Military police are responding to an active shooter situation at a Marine Corps base in southern California.
Military Police responded to shots fired at 6:30 a.m. PT at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, according to Captain Nicole Plymale, Public Affairs Officer for Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base.
There have been no reports of injuries at this time, Plymale said. Military Police have the suspect cordoned off and are in contact with him. There is a shelter in place order in effect.
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1400 Update:
“The shelter-in-place order for the installation has been lifted,” U.S. Marines said in a statement, “An individual sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound at approximately 8:30 a.m. The individual is currently being treated and will be transported to a medical facility.”
“There are no other injuries reported at this time. This incident is under investigation,” the statement added.