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1 in custody after Naval Air Station Corpus Christi placed on lockdown

Reports were of unauthorized person on base

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TexasUPDATE: The Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi says one person is in custody after an unauthorized person on base forced a lockdown early Monday, the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi said on its Facebook page.

According to the latest Facebook post, sweeps of the naval air station have been completed and the area is now secure.

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The post said the South Gate has reopened, but that the North Gate will remain closed until further notice.

This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.

***** 1 SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: remain on lockdown until we confirm the base is safe**** DESCRIPTION: White male 5’7”...

Posted by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on Monday, October 7, 2019

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The Naval Air Station Corpus Christi was placed on lockdown early Monday due to a reported unauthorized person being on base, the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi said on its Facebook page.

According to the Facebook post, people were asked to shelter in place as security searched for the suspect.

The post said there are no reports of a shooting, but that they are following active shooter protocols as a precaution.

The gates to the base have been closed to traffic and school buses have been routed away, the post said.

This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Unauthorized person on base. Base is on lockdown. All gates are secured to all traffic. SHELTER...

Posted by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on Monday, October 7, 2019

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