Active shooter reported at Fort Lee Army base in central Virginia
Fort Lee has a population of 34,000 people
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-08-25 19:36 GMT
Virginia: An active shooter has been reported at Fort Lee, Virginia on Monday.
Media reports confirmed the United States Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) headquarters has been placed on lockdown following a potential shooting.
Few details have emerged, but the military base has also confirmed a possible shooter.
Active shooter incident reported at CASCOM HQ, Bldg. 5020. All personnel enact active shooter protocols immediately. Post on lockdown.
— U.S. Army Fort Lee (@ArmyFortLee) August 25, 2014"The installation is being locked down until further notice. More info to follow," a statement from the Army read on their social media accounts and website.
"All personnel should enact active shooter protocols immediately," it said.
Fort Lee has a population of 34,000 people, including "military service, their families, government civilians, and contractors."
A spokesman for the base, about 100 miles (160 km) south of Washington, had no further details.