WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 A military base in the nation\u2019s capital was locked down for about an hour-and-a-half Friday, after an armed man ran onto the grounds during a local police investigation of gunshots on the streets surrounding the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An armed individual was detained after he gained unauthorized access to the base shortly after noon, officials said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The individual, who is not being identified, gained access near a housing section of the base, officials said. The intrusion was reported to the Base Defense Operation Center, and a firearm was discovered on the installation shortly after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe individual was detained at approximately 2:45 p.m. following a thorough sweep of the installation,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 11th Security Forces Squadron and Metropolitan Police Department responded quickly to the situation. A number of other civilian and military agencies on and off base prepared to assist with the response, as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly impressed with our 11th Security Forces Squadron teammates, and I\u2019m very grateful for the partnerships we have with the Metropolitan Police Department, Naval District of Washington Military Working Dog Section, U.S. Secret Service, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and a handful of other partners,\u201d said Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing commander, in a statement. \u201cThey ensured a thorough and coordinated response to maintain the safety and security of our installation and the JBAB Family. I remain confident in our security posture on the installation and our security procedures executed by the 11th Security Forces Squadron in coordination with our joint and civilian partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The individual does not appear to have any association with the installation at this time. He was transferred into the custody of MPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available, base officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n