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Aug 03, 2021

FBI Offers New Details, Pentagon Identifies Officer Killed During Violent Incident Tuesday

The Pentagon was on lockdown for about an hour Tuesday morning as federal and local police and medics responded to the scene.

Nov 27, 2018

Active Shooter Reports At Walter Reed Were A False Alarm, Officials Say

Police arrived at the base Tuesday afternoon after receiving reports of an active shooter.

Jul 19, 2018

Update: MedStar Ends Lockdown After Verbal Threats Prompted Police Response

There currently appears to be no active threat.

Oct 17, 2017

Historic Homecoming Festivities Will Go On Following Howard’s Shooting Scare

This week, Howard bison are celebrating homecoming week and the historically black university’s 150th anniversary.

Oct 17, 2017

UPDATE: Police Clear Scene After Unconfirmed Report Of Shooter At Howard University

The campus newspaper says one building has been evacuated.

Jun 30, 2016

[UPDATED] Joint Base Andrews Is All Clear After Report Of Active Shooter

It was only a drill, according to reports.

 
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