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.
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…
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 11, 2025
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. 🚨
pic.twitter.com/2ix0PvYGiQ— The DMV Live (@TheDMVLive) September 11, 2025
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.
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
— The DMV Live (@TheDMVLive) September 11, 2025
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.
