The City of Millington, Tenn. confirmed to Memphis TV station WMC that shots were fired near the Millington Navy Base Thursday.
Update: The U.S. Navy confirmed the incident occurred near the naval base in Millington, and that as of 2:25 p.m. ET the military installation was on lockdown. Navy officials confirmed to NBC News that at least two people have been shot.
#BREAKING: #USNavy can confirm incident near Naval Support Activity Midsouth in #Millington. Details to follow.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 24, 2013
#BREAKING: #USNavy can confirm shooting on Navy property; Naval Support Activity Midsouth in #Millington on lock-down.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 24, 2013
MORE: US Navy officials confirm at least two people have been shot at or near the Navy’s recruiting command in Millington, Tenn
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 24, 2013
Late Update: The U.S. Navy confirmed that the suspect was in custody, and that two soldiers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
#BREAKING: #USNavy confirms #Millington suspect in custody. 2 Soldiers injured – not life threatening.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 24, 2013
