A gunman opened fire at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, prompting an immediate lockdown and multiple casualties. Multiple victims were reported, with at least one in life-threatening condition and being airlifted to a hospital.
Eyewitnesses described chaos as gunshots echoed through Bancroft Hall, the primary residence for midshipmen. A Navy official confirmed the shooter had previously been expelled from the academy before returning armed. “The shooter is knocking on doors pretending to be a military policeman,” an insider revealed.
Local authorities and Naval Support Activity Annapolis are responding to the crisis, with the campus sealed off as a precaution. A Defense Department source stated Secretary Hegseth has been briefed on the situation.
A former student expressed distress over the ordeal, noting the building’s significance as a “home” for thousands of individuals. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions, coinciding with September 11th.
Updates are expected as the investigation continues.