notice on the Joint Base Andrews Facebook page:
Joint Base Andrews
18 mins ·
There were reports of an active shooter incident on base at Malcolm Grow medical facility at approximately 9 a.m. today, June 30, 2016.
Personnel on base have been directed to shelter in place.
The base was scheduled to conduct an active shooter exercise, however, reports of a real-world active shooter situation were reported at Malcolm Grow medical facility.
First responders are currently on scene to secure the location.
Due to the serious nature of this report, the base is reacting to ensure the safety of all personnel.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
“...More information will be released when we determine whether this workplace violence incident was about guns, gays, racism, or Islamophobia....”
Who invents these phrases? 'Shelter in pace' almost sounds like it means something other than 'stay where you are and hide'.