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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Atmospheric river' could bring flooding ... Jackson County sends four sheriff's employees to Harney County ... Tires on 10 cars slashed in Central Point vandalism spree ... 'Atmospheric river' could bring flooding ... Jackson County sends four sheriff's employees to Harney County ... Tires on 10 cars slashed in Central Point vandalism spree ... NATIONAL NEWS UPDATED: Navy says gunshot report at med center came from 1 person Comment By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press MailTribune.com By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press Posted Jan. 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM Updated Jan 26, 2016 at 10:21 AM By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press Posted Jan. 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM Updated Jan 26, 2016 at 10:21 AM » Social News SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy said Tuesday that a report of three gunshots heard in the basement of a building at Naval Medical Center San Diego came from a single witness. The Navy hospital previously said on its Facebook page that an active shooter was reported and people were told to run, hide or fight. However, center spokesman Mike Alvarez wouldn't confirm there was an active shooter. First responders and dog units were clearing the building. The medical center remains on lockdown and a shelter-in-place order has been given. Navy Region Southwest spokesman Scott Sutherland says the shots were reportedly heard in the basement of the center's Building 26. All non-emergency personnel were asked to stay away from the area. A dozen unmarked SUVs — some with flashing lights — entered the center through the emergency room driveway gate around 9 a.m. A San Diego County Sheriff's Department armored truck followed minutes later. San Diego police Officer Travis Easter said police received a notification call from military police at 8:03 a.m. of shots fired but assistance was not requested. Alvy Furlong, whose husband had surgery at the hospital last night, told KGTV-San Diego a nurse came in and said to be prepared for possible evacuation. "The doors are closed and locked," she said. "All of the windows have been covered." Traffic backed up around the facility during the morning rush hour. Nearby San Diego High School, Roosevelt Middle School and Garfield Senior High School were locked down as a precaution, according to Linda Zintz, spokeswoman for San Diego Unified School District. The 272-bed, multispecialty hospital and ambulatory complex is located on about 78 acres in the southeast corner of Balboa Park, about 2.5 miles from downtown, according to its website. Center staff is comprised of more than 6,500 military, civilian, contractor and volunteer personnel. NMCSD personnel deploy to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Djibouti and aboard the USNS Mercy, the website said. The facility is affiliated with 19 civilian nursing schools, training more than 400 students per year in clinical rotations. By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press MailTribune.com By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press Posted Jan. 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM Updated Jan 26, 2016 at 10:21 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501