A military facility in New Jersey was placed on lockdown Tuesday after reports of gunshots during a training exercise, according to officials. Emergency responders were called to the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst around 11 a.m. following accounts of an active shooter. The lockdown was lifted just before noon, with base administrators issuing repeated “ALL CLEAR” alerts on social media.
A high-ranking law enforcement source told NBC News that gunshots were heard during the exercise, prompting immediate emergency protocols. Personnel at the base were instructed to seek shelter while authorities investigated. Law enforcement confirmed there was no active threat, and operations resumed by 11:57 a.m.
Governor Phil Murphy urged those on the base to comply with commands from officials, emphasizing safety as the priority. Col. Michael Stefanovic, commander of Joint Base MDL, stated in a statement that collaboration with local responders ensured the situation was resolved swiftly. No further details about the incident were released by the base, which is located 18 miles southeast of Trenton.
