A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was injured Thursday as security officials were clearing a building following a reported threat that prompted a campus lockdown, according to Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA).
Our partners at the Baltimore Banner reported that the midshipman was shot while Naval Security Forces worked to clear the building. The U.S. Naval Academy has not confirmed this, and WJZ has reached out for more information. We are waiting to hear back.
Naval Academy officials said the injured midshipman was flown to a hospital and is in stable condition.
The governor’s office said there was no credible threat at the U.S. Naval Academy, and the lockdown was cleared overnight.
“Our Midshipmen are our best and brightest young Americans, and like all students, they deserve to feel safe on campus,” Rep. Elfreth said Thursday. “Thankfully, the Midshipman who was injured during the clearing of a building is in stable condition.”
Naval Academy placed on lockdown
NSAA said that the campus was on lockdown following reports of threats around 5:41 p.m. The NSAA said the reports were of suspicious activity on the Naval Academy grounds.
One Annapolis resident said she was in panic when she heard about the initial reports.
“Absolutely terrifying,” said Annapolis resident Anne Lillefloren. “You are thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I know students there, I know staff there. I walk around the academy almost every morning with my dad. So everyone who comes in contact, you’re thinking. ‘Oh, who could be there? Who could this reach? Just panic, and in today’s climate, what can happen, all of these false reports, so you don’t know what the truth is.”
Police were seen around Bancroft Hall, a large residence hall on campus that houses 1,600 midshipmen.
The lockdown was lifted around midnight, and NSAA officials said an investigation is underway. The academy is closed to public visitation on Friday.
