Lockdown Lifted At Tinker Air Force Base

Tinker Air Force base is currently on lockdown. The base posted to twitter Thursday saying "seek shelter and apply appropriate procedures as necessary." undefined News 9 is working to gather more information. Stay with News 9 and News9.com for updates.

Thursday, February 27th 2020, 10:02 am

By: News 9


Tinker Air Force base has given the "all-clear" after being placed on a brief lockdown Thursday.

Just before 3 p.m. the base posted to twitter saying "seek shelter and apply appropriate procedures as necessary." 

 

Officials with Tinker said the lockdown was implemented after reports of a "brandished firearm" on base. Security Forces determined that the individual was an undercover law enforcement officer authorized to carry a weapon on base, officials said. The lockdown was lifted after about 15 minutes.

There were no injuries during the incident.

 

 

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Just before 3 p.m. the base posted to twitter saying \"seek shelter and apply appropriate procedures as necessary.\" 

 

Officials with Tinker said the lockdown was implemented after reports of a \"brandished firearm\" on base. Security Forces determined that the individual was an undercover law enforcement officer authorized to carry a weapon on base, officials said. The lockdown was lifted after about 15 minutes.

There were no injuries during the incident.

 

 

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