Huntsville, Alabama – Gates at Redstone Arsenal are closed, police cars and ambulances have responded to reports of a possible active shooter near the Sparkman Center. There have been no reports of injury at this time. The base is locked down and people have been told to shelter in place – “run, hide, fight.”
Update: The all clear was given, as no shooter was found.
In the past, when military installations practice an active shooter drill, people have become confused between drills and real incidents. This could be something like that, as the Redstone Arsenal is to conduct a drill tomorrow. However, a public affairs officer stated he thought this was a possible real event. There are no casualties reported, so this could be a false report.
Redstone Arsenal Spokesperson Christopher Colster: ALL gates are locked down at this time. “We have prepared for this for years.”
— Michelle Stark (@mstarktweets) June 27, 2017
The John J. Sparkman Center is a 684,000 Square Foot multi-building center. It contains a Fitness center, eating areas, offices, classrooms, etc. Marshall Space Flight Center is a “tenant” of the Sparkman Center, but is some distance from the area. Law Enforcement, Military, EMT, all drill continuously throughout the year for such a situation. Some people have been evacuated, and others are to be evacuated “momentarily” as police work to clear every room.
Governor Ivey and other legislators have said they are closely monitoring the situation.
Huntsville Police helping out with possible active shooter at Redstone Arsenal. All gates shut down. Employees told to shelter. pic.twitter.com/UJe7WpayDJ
— David Kumbroch WHNT (@davidknews) June 27, 2017
BREAKING: Multiple ambulances and police vehicles seen heading towards Redstone Arsenal.
— Breaking News (@News_Update247) June 27, 2017
Gate 8 at Redstone Arsenal is closed and cars trying to get in are backed up on Patton Rd. @whnt pic.twitter.com/eob2em71Op
— Sarah Macaluso (@SarahMacaluso) June 27, 2017
BREAKING: Confirmed there is an active shooter on Redstone Arsenal. It is in lockdown. Official gives advice to “run, hide, fight.”
— Breaking News (@News_Update247) June 27, 2017
Building 5301 Sparkman center on lockdown at Redstone Arsenal due to an apparent live shooter.
– via text from employee on site.
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) June 27, 2017
HEMSI ambulances seen responding to Redstone Arsenal. Doesn’t necessarily mean injuries, just an update on the response.
— David Kumbroch WHNT (@davidknews) June 27, 2017