The campus of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is on lockdown Thursday evening as law enforcement officials investigate reports that a gunman has shot three people. One report indicates that a midshipman who had been kicked out of the school returned to the campus and is going door to door pretending to be with the military police.
🚨BREAKING: The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland is currently on lockdown.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 11, 2025
There are now reports of gunshots on campus. pic.twitter.com/NtcY4Nk9rI
"A midshipman who had been kicked out of the school returned to campus armed...
...One official on campus saying the shooter…
BREAKING: The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland is currently on lockdown. There are now reports of gunshots on campus. https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1966268289878814908/video/1
"A midshipman who had been kicked out of the school returned to campus armed......One official on campus saying the shooter is knocking on doors pretending to be a military policeman."
Video from the scene is making its way onto social media.
Video from @wusa9 https://t.co/zLvsw4sHhS pic.twitter.com/OauZGBhJZk
— Ryan Sprouse (@RSprouseNews) September 11, 2025
U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis are on lockdown following reports of a threat against the installation, a Navy official confirmed to USNI News.“Naval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy,” reads a statement from a Naval Academy spokesperson.
Gunshots heard at US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland as the base has been placed on lockdown for an ‘Active Threat.’ Initial reports of several people injured. 🚨
— The DMV Live (@TheDMVLive) September 11, 2025
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USNA officials released a statement saying, "The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation, and we will provide updates as they become available."
Local media is reporting there are at least three victims, with one having been med-flighted out for treatment.
NAVAL ACADEMY UPDATE: At least two people have been injured following an ‘Active Threat’ as the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.
— The DMV Live (@TheDMVLive) September 11, 2025
One person transported with gunshot wound(s) & another set to be flown out by Maryland State Police’s helicopter. Possible 3rd person also injured. pic.twitter.com/6gAMnkpjve
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has reportedly said there is "no active threat" on the campus.
Two Maryland State Police medevac helicopters have landed at the US Naval Academy. 2-3 people have been shot. MD Governor says "no active threat" at this time. pic.twitter.com/GLRaTFMtT9
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) September 11, 2025
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as we learn more.
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