Navy confirms several injuries from shooting at Washington Navy Yard

The U.S. Navy says several people are injured and there are reports of fatalities after a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard this morning.

D.C. police report at least ten victims, including one police officer and one Navy Base officer.

A "shelter in place" order has been issued for Navy Yard personnel.

Officers at the ready at Washington Navy Yard.
(Photo: Brennan Haselton/WTOP, tweeted at 10:09 a.m. EDT)

SWAT teams and emergency personnel are on the scene.

Police report the gunman has barricaded himself in a room. A defense official tells WTOP the Navy Yard shooter is "contained" but not in custody.

Bolling Air Force Base is closed. The Naval Research Lab located off I-295 is also on lockdown.

Andrews Air Force Base tells Federal News Radio it remains open but has heightened security and monitoring the situation.

A ground stop for departures was in effect at Reagan National Airport, but planes are now taking off again.

Navy says three shots were fired at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building (Bldg. 197). The shooter was reported at 8:20 a.m. About 3,000 employees work at the building.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority says the Navy Yard station is open. Trains continue to run on the Green Line, and bus service continues to operate.

WHS Transportation Management Program reports shuttle operation to Navy Yard has been suspended.

We will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.

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