A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman sustained an injury after mistaking law enforcement for a threat and engaging them during a security incident on September 11th, according to an email from Deputy Commandant Capt. David S. Forman. The midshipman is in stable condition and is believed to be the individual medevac'ed from near Bancroft Hall. The origin of earlier reports of other injuries or gunshots remains undetermined. The incident, which occurred between 11:16 PM and 11:31 PM UTC on September 11th, prompted a campus-wide lockdown that has since been lifted. Governor Wes Moore's office confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the campus. Initial reports suggested an active shooter scenario, but current information indicates the midshipman's injury resulted from engaging law enforcement. Previous reports had suggested the incident might have involved an accidental discharge of a weapon, and unconfirmed reports had identified former midshipman Jackson Fleming as a potential suspect. The U.S. Naval Academy's lockdown was lifted at 11:31 PM UTC. Governor Moore's office characterized the lockdown as a precautionary measure amid earlier non-credible bomb threats made to state officials' homes. Law enforcement, including military police, conducted searches of the academy grounds during the lockdown. Students and staff were instructed to shelter in place. Federal and local authorities, along with Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth, monitored the situation.
