UPDATE #2: An active shooter was never present at the base. The following statement has been released:
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
UPDATE #1: Live reporting says that some local law enforcement has left, or is leaving the scene. Hopefully this is good news.
Original Story:
DAYTON, OHIO — Reports of an active shooter are coming in from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, located in Dayton Ohio. A spokesperson for the base confirmed that they had personnel respond to an active shooter report around 12:40 pm local time.
Reports say that an active shooter training exercise was happening at the same time a real-world active shooter report came in.
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
The response was centered around Building 830, which is said to be the base hospital.
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
We will share more information as it becomes available.
