BETHESDA, MD – El informe de un tirador activo la tarde del martes,en el Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, fue un simulacro, informaron las autoridades locales y federales.
La policía del condado de Montgomery dijo que respondió a un informe de un tirador activo en el Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, aproximadamente a las 2:25 p.m.
El congresista Dutch Ruppersberger tuiteó que se encuentraba en el lugar:
I am currently at Walter Reed Medical in Bethesda where we've been told there is an active shooter. I am currently safe in a conference room w/ approx 40 others.
— Dutch Ruppersberger (@Call_Me_Dutch) November 27, 2018
Mientras que una doctora en el lugar, publicó un video que al parecer se mostraba a un equipo SWAT afuera del centro.
Inside Walter Reed right now after the active shooter announcement. Was looking on Twitter for news and it's filled with people questioning the safety of their loved ones. Building 19 in lockdown. Haven't heard any shots. Multiple agencies responding. Hopefully false alarm. pic.twitter.com/xNDKyEuN56
— Lindsey Migliore, DO (@DrMigliore) November 27, 2018