An active shooter has been “neutralized” at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi after leaving one Security Force member injured.
The naval air base in Nueces County, Texas, said that the shooter was believed to be in the vicinity of its north gate on Thursday morning, sending the facility into lockdown.
In a Facebook post, the base said, “NAS Corpus Christi is now in a lockdown status. There is an active shooter in the vicinity of the North Gate. If you are in or near the North Gate get out and away to safety. Execute lockdown procedures — remain indoors and away from windows.”
Similarly, the U.S. Navy said in a statement, “We are aware of reports of a possible active shooter at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.”
The base later confirmed that the shooter had been “neutralized” and that the situation no longer posed a threat.
“Naval Security Forces at NAS Corus Christi responded to an active shooter at approximately 6:15 a.m. this morning,” the statement read. “The shooter has been neutralized. All gates on the installation remain closed while first responders process the scene. NCIS and local law enforcement are on scene.”
The sailor attached to NAS Corpus Christi Navy Security Forces is in good condition and is expected to be released the same day, according to the Navy Office of Information.
