From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
HUNTSVILLE –The city of Madison has posted an alert via social media stating, “POSSIBLE ACTIVE SHOOTER on Redstone Arsenal near the Sparkman Center. Please watch the news to stay updated. Tell friends and family who work on the arsenal to stay safe and find a place to hide.”
Media reports say Gate 8 at the Alabama military facility is locked and vehicles are not being permitted in as the base is on lockdown. Officials said that the childcare center at the base is locked down and that children are safe.
Governor Kay Ivey has released a brief statement on her Twitter. “My office is being updated about the situation,” it says. “I will continue to closely monitor and pray for a peaceful and quick resolution.”
Officials from the FBI and Homeland Security are on the scene.
Update: Gates are opening at the base, with cars coming and going out. Police have withdrawn traffic points but are still looking at the situation.
Redstone spokesperson Chris Colster said that the situation is not a terrorist event.
This is a breaking story and will continue to be updated and more information is made available.
Possible active shooter on the Arsenal. Installation is locked down. Run hide fight.
— Redstone Arsenal (@TeamREDSTONE) June 27, 2017