All clear given after lockdown at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; gun found in car

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two unrelated security incidents Thursday morning at Norfolk Naval Shipyard led to the “false report of an active threat situation,” the shipyard says.

The reported threat, which the shipyard initially relayed as a potential active shooter, led to the shipyard going into lockdown around 11:55 a.m. The all clear was eventually given around 12:15 p.m.

10 On Your Side’s Andy Fox confirmed through shipyard officials that the shelter in place was first issued after a report of a person walking into the building with a gun. This was later proven to be untrue…

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