All evidence points to an erroneous initial report. An all-clear announcement was issued at 12:38 p.m.
The first email that went to those on the base said, “Possible active shooter - not an exercise. The email stated that the man was spotted near Building 11A, was wearing a military style uniform and was carrying a shot gun. He ran on B Street toward Fifth Street and Loop.
The email warned employees not to leave their offices and to lock their doors.
Several other emails followed.
At 12:14 p.m., an email called the incident a “non-hostile threat.” An email sent at 12:28 p.m. said, “all clear.” At 12:30 p.m., an email said that personnel were free to continue normal business, including moving in and out of buildings and on and office base, but asked that employees remain vigilant.
At 12:35 p.m., reports indicate employees received a message from a pop-up window from AFMC Command Center that said there was no active threat and “no active shooter. I say again there has been no active shooter.”
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