US Naval Academy student shot after mistaking officer as threat amid lockdown: report

A student at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., was shot Thursday evening by a law enforcement officer in an apparent case of mistaken identity during a security lockdown.

The midshiman thought the officer was a possible attacker or shooter and stuck him with a parade rifle used for training. The officer then shot the officer, according to a news report.

The academy was locked down as local authorities were investigating online threats made by someone who had been kicked out of the institution, an unnamed source told NBC News. 

The midshipman 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.

The midshipman whom the law enforcement officer shot was hospitalized and is expected to recover.

The former student who made the threats against the academy on social media was not on campus but used an IP address to make it appear as though they were. The person is believed to have made the threats while at home.

A Navy official said one person was taken by helicopter with injuries and is in stable condition.