US Naval Academy is on lockdown following reports of threats

"The academy in Annapolis was working with local law enforcement to respond to the reports of threats, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, said in a statement. "The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution," he said. "This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available." Police were near Bancroft Hall, which houses midshipmen in its more than 1,600 dorm rooms."

"National News "The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available." ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The United States Naval Academy in Maryland was on lockdown Thursday as law enforcement responded to reports of threats made to the military school, officials said."

The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, was placed on lockdown as law enforcement responded to reports of threats to the military school. Base officials worked with local law enforcement to address the reported threats. Lt. Naweed Lemar, the base spokesperson, said the lockdown was enacted out of an abundance of caution and that updates would be provided as they become available. Law enforcement positioned near Bancroft Hall, which houses more than 1,600 midshipmen dorm rooms. Bancroft Hall is described as the largest single college dormitory in the world according to the school's website.

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