26 Oct 2023 | 07:42 PM UTC
US: Authorities responding to unconfirmed reports of active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey Oct. 26
FLASH: Authorities responding to unconfirmed reports of active shooter inside Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, US, Oct. 26.
Authorities are responding to unconfirmed reports of an active shooter inside Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County, New Jersey, Oct. 26. The military base has been placed on lockdown. Reports indicate the incident site is Building 5231, in the Dix area of the base. There were no immediate, confirmed reports of casualties associated with the incident.
Lingering heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
