Investigation Underway, Midshipman Released from Hospital Following Officer-Involved Shots Fired Incident at Naval Academy

An investigation is currently underway by NCIS and local law enforcement into the officer-involved shooting of a midshipman that occurred yesterday, September 11, at the United States Naval Academy.

While some details are still emerging, Report Annapolis News has confirmed that two individuals were injured. One midshipman sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder and was transported to a local hospital, where they were treated and released today. 

A Naval Security Force officer sustained minor injuries during the incident and was also treated at a local hospital before being released. Lieutenant Naweed Lemar provided a statement to Report Annapolis News confirming these details and clarifying that there was no active shooter at the Naval Academy. 

According to a statement provided by Lieutenant Naweed Lemar to Report Annapolis News, "On Thursday, September 11 at approximately 5:07 PM EST, Naval Support Activity Annapolis security and local law enforcement responded to reports of a security concern at the United States Naval Academy. During the response, two individuals were injured. A midshipman sustained injuries from a gunshot wound to the shoulder and was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released today. The other person, a member of the naval security force, received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital before being released."

"There was no active shooter at the Naval Academy. While Naval Support Activity has resumed normal operations, general public visitation to the Academy remains closed for today," the statement said. "A full investigation into the incident is underway with NCIS and law enforcement."

A source speaking under conditions of anonymity shared the following details with Report Annapolis News yesterday:

The campus lockdown was initiated due to a nationwide hoax involving threats to college campuses, including the Naval Academy. The initial threat claimed a former midshipman planned to shoot up the school, which was later distorted to suggest the individual was disguised as a police officer. Law enforcement intervened and cleared Bancroft Hall. During this operation, a midshipman reportedly mistook officers entering his room for the shooter and struck an officer in the head. The officer is then said to have responded by shooting the midshipman in the arm. The injured midshipman was transported by helicopter to an area hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

It is unclear if there will be any disciplinary action taken against the officer or midshipman 

Lieutenant Naweed, spokesperson for the Naval Academy, confirmed that the lockdown concluded after more than seven hours. "While Naval Support Activity has resumed normal operations, general public visitation to the Academy remains closed for today. A full investigation into the incident is underway with NCIS and law enforcement."

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