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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Responds to Active Shooter Incident

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  • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

At approximately 10:58 AM, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst emergency response personnel responded to reports of an active shooter on the installation. Base emergency protocols were activated, and law enforcement officials arrived on scene. No active shooter threat was substantiated and the base resumed normal operations at 11:57 AM.

“Our priority is the safety and security of everyone on the installation,” said Col. Michael Stefanovic, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander. “We worked closely with local law enforcement and emergency responders to ensure the situation was investigated and resolved as quickly as possible.”

At this time, no further details are available. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

All questions should be directed to the Joint Base Public Affairs office at (609) 754-2104 or 87.pa.abw@us.af.mil.