FAIRBORN, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is locked down due to an active shooter situation reported in a hospital there this afternoon.
An alert sent to personnel said responders were on the scene and asked them to take cover, according to the Dayton Daily News.
At approximately 12:40 p.m. today, base emergency responders, including security forces and fire department, responded to a reported incident in building 830, the Wright-Patt Hospital. There are no additional details at this time. Information will be released as it is available
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
Wright-Patt later added that emergency responders are on the scene and that base personnel should remain sheltered in place.
All gates at the base are closed.
The newspaper reports emergency dispatch traffic indicated someone may be barricaded inside the medical center.
At approximately 12:40 p.m., base emergency responders (security forces, fire department) responded to a reported Active Shooter incident at the base hospital.
Base personnel have been directed to shelter in place until the incident is investigated
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
Our first priority in any emergency incident is to protect the men and women at Wright-Patt. Our base security forces defenders and fire department personnel are trained to quickly assess situations and take necessary action. An investigation is under way.
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
This story is developing and will be updated.
