Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota is no longer in lockdown and has confirmed there was no active shooter, according to an "ALL CLEAR" message obtained by CBS News early Friday morning. The base experienced a lockdown earlier in the reporting window, prompting security forces to respond. The "ALL CLEAR" message was issued moments before 5:15 AM UTC, ending the security measures. The "ALL CLEAR" message, confirmed by CBS News, stated that while security forces are conducting an ongoing investigation, the immediate threat has been resolved. The initial alert caused the base to go into lockdown, with personnel advised to shelter in place. The purpose of deleting earlier posts related to the incident was to stop the spread of misinformation, according to a tweet from Jim LaPorta. This development follows an earlier report of a potential active shooter situation that began developing in the early morning hours of September 12th. The situation at Ellsworth Air Force Base appears to be distinct from a separate security incident at the U.S. Naval Academy on September 11th, which resulted in a midshipman's injury.
