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Shots fired at San Diego navy medical centre Report of shots fired at San Diego navy medical centre
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An active shooting situation has been reported at the Naval Medical Center San Diego in California, according to the hospital's Facebook page. A witness reported hearing three gun shots at a California naval hospital, prompting a large response from police.
The message orders people in the area to "run, hide or fight". The reported shots were heard in the basement of Building 26 of Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.
A special forces police truck was seen "storming the facility," according to local station NBC San Diego. First responders and Navy units are on the scene clearing the building, which houses injured soldiers, the Navy confirmed in a statement.
With over 6,500 personnel, the hospital serves wounded soldiers and serves as a training facility for nursing schools in the area, the station reported. The hospital's Facebook page warned of a possible active shooter situation.
Building 26, where the shots were reported to have been fired, houses barracks for injured soldiers. 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.
Three schools in the area are on lockdown. Local and military law enforcement and highway patrol are on the scene. Local and military law enforcement and highway patrol are on the scene.
There have been no reports of injuries.