Update (1:45 PM EST): Navy Capt. Curt Jones said that investigators have found "absolutely nothing" that would confirm a report that shots were fired in the basement of the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
Update (12:15 PM EST): Naval Medical Center spokesman Mike Alvarez released this statement: "We're not taking any chances and are executing procedures we've been trained for in this kind of situation."
Original Story: An active shooter situation has been reported at Naval Medical Center - San Diego. The center posted an alert on social media around 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday regarding the situation:
The center posted that the shooter was believed to be in building No. 26. All surrounding schools have been put on lock down as a precaution.
Linda Zintz, a spokeswoman for San Diego Unified Schools issued a statement; "Parents should be reassured that their kids are safe and we are monitoring the situation closely."
San Diego Police told Fox 5 in San Diego that their presence has not been requested, but they are aware of the situation.
The U.S. Navy could not immediately confirm the report.
There will be more news on the situation to follow once more information becomes available.