CALIFORNIA — The following is a news release from the United States Navy regarding the earlier report of a gunman at the Navy’s Medical Center in San Diego:
Update at 10:15 a.m. – According to initial reports of a single witness, at approximately 8 a.m. this morning three shots were reportedly heard in the basement of Building 26, a combination gym/barracks, at the Navy’s Medical Center Balboa Park facility.
The investigation of Building 26 continues.
First responders and Navy working dog units have conducted an initial top down inspection of the Building and have not located any casualties or evidence of a shooting having taken place.
There have been NO reported casualties at this time. There is a secondary, more thorough floor-by-floor inspection taking place at this time.
The medical facility remains on lockdown and a shelter in place order remains in effect.
Patients needing immediate medical attention should go to their nearest Naval Medical facility other than Balboa Park.
For emergency medical attention, please go to the nearest Urgent Care or Hospital in your area. We will update this information as new information becomes available.
