US Naval Academy in Annapolis locked down after receiving threats

The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland was locked down on Thursday evening and local authorities are investigating threats made at the school. 

A Naval Academy spokesperson confirmed to U.S. Naval Institute News that authorities responded to threats on the campus, and one person was injured while Naval Security Forces were clearing a building. Students and faculty were ordered to shelter in place while a security sweep took place.

"Naval Support Activity Annapolis security, in coordination with local law enforcement, responded to reports of suspicious activity on the Naval Academy grounds," the spokesperson said. "There is no active shooter threat, however one person was injured while Naval Security Forces were clearing a building. 

"One person has been medevac’ed with injuries. They are in stable condition. We will provide updates as they become available," the person added.

A source told NBC News that the incident occurred after a former midshipman made threats online without actually being on the campus. The former student used an IP address to make it seem like they were on campus. 

The incident comes after other colleges and universities on Thursday were forced to lock down over alleged threats. The increase in threats comes the day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a university in Utah.

Just The News has reached out to the Naval Academy for comment.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.