Multiple Victims After Tragic Pearl Harbor Shooting (VIDEO)
A lockdown has been lifted at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii after an active shooting situation with multiple victims was contained.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam tweeted out that the base had access again, and officials at the base have reported that one person is dead. Officials also said that the shooter is currently being identified as a U.S. sailor who shot and injured three civilians with the Department of Defense before killing himself.
The names of the victims are not being released until their relatives are notified. Base security personnel and the Navy are investigating the incident. . .
Gates and base access are now open. Standby for further information regarding the active shooter incident. #JBPHH
— Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (@JointBasePHH) December 5, 2019
Councilmember Kymberly Pine released the following statement about the developing situation: “I am shocked and saddened at the news that multiple people have been hurt in an active shooter situation at Pearl Harbor. This is rattling for our community and my heart goes out to the families of the victims and emergency responders who are on the scene now.”
JBPHH security forces have responded to a reported shooting at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing security incident, access/gates to #JBPHH are closed. We will update when we have further information. pic.twitter.com/6uZulGOUTx
— Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (@JointBasePHH) December 5, 2019
Scene right now outside of Pearl Harbor, which has been locked down due to reports of an active shooter. Heavy police presence in the area. We will update you with the latest details on @KHONnews pic.twitter.com/mHbHmmasm8
— Sam Spangler (@SamSpanglerHI) December 5, 2019
#PearlHarborShooting: Text message from my friend who lives on base. She gave me permission to share. @KHONnews
“Living on base always seemed so safe up until now. Things like this don’t happen in Hawaii. I never thought I’d have to worry about anything like this.”
— Lauren Day (@LaurenDayNews) December 5, 2019
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— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 5, 2019
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