Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio on Lockdown After Active Shooter Reported

Security forces are now sweeping the facility. No information concerning possible injuries has been reported so far.

An active shooter situation was reported at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) located east of Dayton, Ohio, the 88th Air Base Wing confirmed on Thursday evening.

Authorities received several reports of shots being fired at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) in Area A at the facility.

At approximately 9:25pm, emergency responders responded to a report of an active shooter in the National Air and Space Intelligence Center in Area A at WPAFB. Security Forces are currently sweeping the building. The base is on lockdown. More info to be provided when available.

— 88th Air Base Wing (@WrightPattAFB) September 10, 2021

Residents reported that a lockdown alert was heard over loudspeakers in the area, in addition to text messages. Authorities are asking everyone to take shelter in place.

“Take cover until all clear is heard,” the loudspeaker reportedly said.

Lockdown alert heard over loudspeakers at Wright Patterson Air Force. This comes after the base says a report of an active shooter at NASIC in area A. We are at gate 12A @dayton247now pic.twitter.com/EISjRK0UAB

— Adam Aaro (@Adam247Now) September 10, 2021

BREAKING: I just received a text from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base public affairs personnel that states "Yes, there is a report of an active shooter and the base is on lockdown, more info will be provided when received." We have crews headed to the scene. @dayton247now

— Chelsea Sick (@Chelsea247now) September 10, 2021

RIGHT NOW: Here’s the text alert @WrightPattAFB employees received about the active shooter situation in the NASIC building. pic.twitter.com/RhYyZqbQub

— BRYN CASWELL (@Bryn247NOW) September 10, 2021

Police engage active shooter at Wright Patterson Airforce Base In Ohio pic.twitter.com/AVEtFrc8Ag

— John Sullivan (@radicaljaydenx) September 10, 2021

The base, apparently responding to concerns about the lack of clarity, later tweeted that they are working to assess the situation. The military did not provide more detail.

We understand there are concerns and questions. Our first priority is to protect our people. All of our military and civilian employees are trained to quickly assess the situation and take appropriate action.

— 88th Air Base Wing (@WrightPattAFB) September 10, 2021

NASIC, headquartered at WPAFB, is the Pentagon's primary source for foreign air and space threat analysis, according to the official website.