LAKEHURST, NJ – A lockdown was initiated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (Joint Base MDL) following reports of an active shooter on the premises, specifically in Building 5231. The base’s personnel were directed to lockdown until further notice as an immediate response to the threat.
Update: At 3:40 pm. the base lifted the lockdown condition earlier enforced due to an active shooter alert. The all-clear was given after a thorough sweep confirmed the safety of all members on base. No further details or information was provided. All members of the base were confirmed to be safe at that time.
The alert circulated through the base’s communication channels, emphatically instructing all on-site personnel to remain in lockdown while those outdoors were advised to take cover immediately.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosts the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy units, making it a crucial military installation. The lockdown protocol was swiftly enacted to ensure the safety and security of all personnel on base.
The alert was made public at around 3 p.m. on Thursday. No further details were made available.