Monday, August 25, 2014

All clear’ issued after earlier ‘active shooter incident’ at Fort Lee in Virginia

All clear’ issued after earlier ‘active shooter incident’ at Fort Lee in Virginia


FORT LEE, Va. — An “all clear” has been issued at Fort Lee in Virginia after an earlier “active shooter incident” at the Army base, according to multiple reports.
Fort Lee issued a statement on social media on Monday morning:
“An active shooter incident has been reported on Fort Lee at CASCOM HQ, Bldg. 5020. All personnel should enact active shooter protocols immediately. The installation is being locked down until further notice. More info to follow.”
Shortly before 10 a.m., an “all clear” was issued at the base.
Officials told WTVR the incident involved an apparent suicide attempt by an active-duty female soldier.
The shooter was wounded. No other injuries have been reported.
Fort Lee is home to the Combined Arms Support Command.

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