India, Sept. 12 -- A shooter is present at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Fox News confirmed. The academy is on lockdown after a midshipman who had been kicked out from the school, returned, armed with a weapon, the publication reported.

"From USNA: Naval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy. The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available. Please avoid the area until further notice," the city of Annapolis had said on social media.

Purported videos showed authorities mount a search for the shooter.

The video, which is taken from above, ...