The Latest: Gunshots Reported at San Diego Navy Med Center

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The latest on possible gunfire Tuesday at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (all times local):

9:45 a.m.

A Navy spokesman says a report of three gunshots heard at Naval Medical Center San Diego came from a single witness.

Navy Region Southwest spokesman Scott Sutherland says the shots were reportedly heard in the basement of the center’s Building 26.

The Navy hospital previously said on its Facebook page that an active shooter was reported and people were told to run, hide or fight.

Center spokesman Mike Alvarez wouldn’t confirm there was an active shooter.

First responders and dog units are clearing the building.

The medical center remains on lockdown and a shelter-in-place order has been given.

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9:15 a.m.

Naval Medical Center San Diego says an active shooter has been reported and urged people inside thehospital to “run, hide or fight.”

The Navy hospital posted the update on their official Facebook page, saying the shooter was reported in Building 26 on the campus. The building houses offices and barracks for wounded sailors and Marines as well as a gym.

Center spokesman Mike Alvarez wouldn’t confirm there was an active shooter but says authorities are responding to a report of gunshots.

Law enforcement arrived at the scene in patrol cars and Humvees.

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8:45 a.m.

Military authorities are responding to a report of gunshots at a building on the campus Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Spokesman Mike Alvarez says the sounds were heard around 8 a.m. Tuesday in Building 26.

The building houses offices and barracks for wounded sailors and Marines as well as a gym.

Alvarez says all non-emergency personnel are asked to stay away from the area.