The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, has lifted its campus-wide lockdown as of 11:31 PM UTC today, September 11th, following reports of an active shooter that are now believed to have stemmed from an accidental discharge. Governor Wes Moore's office confirmed there is no ongoing threat, and initial reports indicate one midshipman sustained an injury. The situation developed rapidly between 11:16 PM and 11:31 PM UTC, with heavily armed police responding to Bancroft Hall after initial reports of an active shooter and casualties emerged. Sources suggest the incident involved an accidental discharge of a weapon, injuring a midshipman, rather than an active shooter event. This contradicts earlier reports which had identified former midshipman Jackson Fleming as a potential suspect moving through Bancroft Hall with a firearm. A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter was observed on campus and reportedly transported at least one victim, according to previous reports. Governor Wes Moore's office had previously stated there was "no active threat" at this time, characterizing the lockdown as a precautionary measure amid reports of threats, which included non-credible bomb threats made to state officials' homes. The governor reaffirmed a stance against violence and threats. Law enforcement, including military police, conducted searches of the academy grounds, with early, unconfirmed reports suggesting the possibility of a shooter impersonating a military police officer. Students and staff were instructed to shelter in place during the lockdown.
