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Report of shots fired at San Diego navy medical centre | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A witness reported hearing three gun shots at a California naval hospital, prompting a large response from police. | |
The reported shots were heard in the basement of Building 26 of Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. | |
First responders and Navy units are on the scene clearing the building, which houses injured soldiers, the Navy confirmed in a statement. | |
The hospital's Facebook page warned of a possible active shooter situation. | |
The message advised people in the area to "run, hide or fight". | |
There have been no reports of injuries, and an initial sweep of the building shows no evidence of a shooting. Naval dogs are doing a second search. | |
The hospital complex is on lockdown and those inside have been ordered to "shelter in place", the Navy said. | |
With over 6,500 personnel, the hospital serves wounded soldiers and serves as a training facility for nursing schools in the area. | |
All personnel have been asked to stay away from the building. | All personnel have been asked to stay away from the building. |
Local and military law enforcement and highway patrol are on the scene. | |