Reuters reporting:

  • U.S. Naval base in Sasebo, Japan, on lockdown after report of gunshots- US Naval Forces Japan PR
  • Base officials checking building after reported gunshots, active shooter not confirmed

Update - Lockdown now lifted:

  • The lockdown has since been lifted
  • There are so far no reports of injuries
  • In a post titled "THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!," the message said: "at 9:33 a.m. security [received] a report of gunshots heard inside building 141 (MCMRON). The building was evacuated. Security and fire are on scene and have established a perimeter."

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