FAIRBORN — Multiple Miami Valley residents, Ohio politicians and local organizations are reacting to the reported active shooter at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
RELATED: All-clear given in active shooter situation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
News Center 7’s Mike Campbell interviewed Andy Kramer who received a text from his wife from the reported active shooter scene saying, “I love you, please take care of the girls.” Kramer was later relieved to find the all clear was given and his wife was safe. He stated his wife has trained for situations like this and was able to barricade herself in a WPAFB office.
Various social media reactions are all listed below.
At approximately 12:40 p.m. today, base emergency responders, including security forces and fire department, responded to a reported incident in building 830, the Wright-Patt Hospital. There are no additional details at this time. Information will be released as it is available
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
We are hearing reports of an active shooter situation at WPAFB. This poses no threat to our campus; however, please stay away from the base. Tune into your local news source for updates. Our thoughts are with our friends at the base.
— Wright State University (Dayton, OH) (@wrightstate) August 2, 2018
I’m in a real life active shooter situation at work. Safe so far. Building has not been cleared.
— lizzi (@lizziisscreamin) August 2, 2018
BREAKING NEWS from @whiotv that there is an active shooter at @WrightPattAFB Everyone in and around the base stay safe! I’m praying for those involved. #myoldhome #pray pic.twitter.com/3LfslEFjC4
— ∞ ɞʟσи∂ıє ∞ (@amber_rollins) August 2, 2018
Please join us in keeping the first responders, Wright-Patt personnel and the entire Dayton community in our thoughts as we pray for the safety of everyone involved. https://t.co/rVVAZhqu2W
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) August 2, 2018
BREAKING: ATF Columbus Field Division is responding to reports of an active shooter at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. pic.twitter.com/ycVlbpZzYE
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) August 2, 2018
At approximately 12:40 p.m., base emergency responders (security forces, fire department) responded to a reported Active Shooter incident at the base hospital.
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
Base personnel have been directed to shelter in place until the incident is investigated
Our first priority in any emergency incident is to protect the men and women at Wright-Patt. Our base security forces defenders and fire department personnel are trained to quickly assess situations and take necessary action. An investigation is under way.
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
I have instructed the State Highway Patrol to provide all possible support to the first responders managing the situation at Wright-Patterson AFB & they are in ongoing contact.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) August 2, 2018
Please join me in prayers for the safety of all involved.
Jane and I are following the events unfolding at Wright-Patt. We thank our first responders for their efforts & are praying for a safe conclusion for everyone involved.
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) August 2, 2018
At approximately 12:40 p.m., base emergency responders (security forces, fire department) responded to a reported Active...
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