A lockdown at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme was lifted after a false report of an active shooter in a medical building, with no evidence found
Lockdown Lifted at Naval Base Ventura County After False Report
PORT HUENEME, Calif. – A lockdown at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme was lifted on Tuesday morning. This followed reports of an “active assailant” inside a medical building, which were later found to be false.
The situation began just before 10 a.m. when Ventura County Fire received an emergency call about an active shooter on the base. Military personnel were ordered to shelter in place as base security and local police set up a perimeter around the medical facility.
After a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding areas, authorities found no evidence of a shooter, no victims, and no signs of gunfire. The call was officially canceled, and the lockdown was lifted shortly after.
Officials confirmed there were no reports of injuries or property damage. False active shooter reports have become a growing issue for military installations across the country.
Similar hoaxes or automated system errors have caused lockdowns at nearby facilities, including Ventura College and Naval Medical Center San Diego. While the base has returned to normal operations, an investigation is ongoing to find the source of the initial report.
Authorities are examining whether the call was a “swatting” attempt or a misunderstanding of a non-threatening situation. No suspects have been identified in connection with the false alarm, and no additional information is available.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Before 10 a.m. | Emergency call received about active shooter |
| During lockdown | Military personnel sheltered in place |
| After sweep | No evidence found; lockdown lifted |
| Ongoing | Investigation into the source of the report |
