New Delhi, March 6 -- Naval officials have confirmed an active shooter situation at Corry Station, a sub-installation of Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, prompting a lockdown of the base and its surrounding areas. Security forces and local law enforcement are responding to the incident, with gates to both NAS Pensacola and Corry Station closed as investigations continue.

"Our Security team is responding swiftly and expertly with our local law enforcement partners," said Capt. Chandra Newman. "Our concern is always the safety and welfare of our service members and their families." one of the tweet read.

NAS Pensacola Navy Security Forces and local law enforcement entities are responding to an active shooter situation onboard Corry...