DC's Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Lockdown

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UPDATE: 1:40PM

They are advising people to be on the lookout for ONE individual now as opposed to the previously stated two. He is a "black male, medium build with dreads that are mid-back in length. He is wearing blue or green pants and a white tank top (possibly with a bag.)"

UPDATE: 1:21PM

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Southeast DC is now sharing that there are two people of interest described as "[o]ne individual is a black male, medium build with dreads wearing ripped blue jeans and with dreads. The second individual is a black male wearing green pants and a white top."

The base warns individuals to NOT interact with these men and if seen, to contact Base Defense Operations Center at 202-767-5000.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Southeast DC shared a post on their Facebook page saying that they are currently experiencing a lockdown situation due to a potential armed individual being on base.

"If you encounter the individual and have a safe route, RUN. If you do not have a safe route to run, HIDE. Barricade your door, turn off the lights and your cell phone ringer, and remain silent. If you are hiding, prepare to FIGHT, " the post warns.

The suspect is a black male with a medium build carrying a Gucci Bag.

As of 12:37PM, his last known location was near Blanchard Barracks.

This story is developing.


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