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JBLE officials investigate after Langley hospital put in lockdown due to 'security incident'

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Posted at 2:42 PM, Jul 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-16 15:28:44-04

HAMPTON, Va. - Joint Base Langley-Eustis officials are investigating after a "security incident" at the Langley Hospital.

Crews responded after reports of a lockdown was put in place at the hospital located on the base.

As of 2:30 p.m., officials say the lockdown is clear. The 633rd Security Force Squadron lifted the lockdown after there was no indication of an active shooter.

The lockdown was initiated at 12:03 p.m. when providers responded to a patient who threatened to hurt themselves.

No injuries were reported.

JBLE officials are investigating the incident.