Walter Reed Bethesda on lockdown after threat

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The official Twitter for Walter Reed has stated that emergency response teams are investigating a potential threat abroad the facility. Furthermore, “all entry points have been secured and all gates to the NSAB installation have been closed.”

The official Twitter for Walter Reed has stated that emergency response teams are investigating a potential threat abroad the facility. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 0925, 20OCT21: NSA Bethesda Shelter In Place - This is an emergency announcement affecting Naval Support Activity Bethesda. A hazard exists at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. All personnel and beneficiaries are directed to stay clear of Walter Reed Bethesda.</p>&mdash; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (@WRNMMC_DHA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WRNMMC_DHA/status/1450820706015584261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As a result, all appointments have been cancelled, and patients have been encouraged to reschedule for a later time.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Announcement at Bethesda military base where bomb threat is being investigated. Everyone told to shelter in place. Previous report of active shooter threat has been cleared - now only bomb threat. Base is on lockdown. <a href="https://twitter.com/WTOP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WTOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/dANVwvNjFx">pic.twitter.com/dANVwvNjFx</a></p>&mdash; Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickWTOP/status/1450832044238557187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The long standing military hospital has historically been were presidents receive evaluations. It is also considered to be one of the most prominent hospitals in the country. This is a breaking story, stay tuned to Pop Smoke Media for more updates as they come.

Update 1327 Oct 20 2021

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Again, patients are encouraged to reschedule any appointments that were scheduled for today. You may also follow the installation’s Facebook or Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/nsabethesda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSABethesda</a> for updates as they become available.</p>&mdash; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (@WRNMMC_DHA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WRNMMC_DHA/status/1450867795734970372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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