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[RunWhiteBoyRun]

Officials and cadets at the Air Force Academy received an alert of and active shooter late Friday night.

The alert came through text message and noted the shooting happened near the prep school.

11 News is working to confirm the incident with officials at the Academy. As of 10:20 p.m., it isn't clear if anyone was injured or who was involved.

A man reached out to 11 News stating he was the father of the woman who called police. He tells us his daughter heard shots, but is okay and with authorities.

This is a developing story and as more information becomes available this article will be updated.

Listening to the El Paso County scanner:

http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/261

http://www.kktv.com/content/news/BR...nited-States-Air-Force-Academy-448771323.html

Really odd timing.

 

[PantherLotus]

Not odd timing if it's related to that speech.

 

[Iva Demilcol]

"odd" timing?

didn't they just said to some of them to get out if they couldn't treat others with respect?

I guess this is their reply?

 

[RunWhiteBoyRun]

Odd probably wasn't the right word. It just sucks to see, Colorado Springs is in the news way too much for shootings.

 

[Bad_Boy]

Damn.

 

[GhostWriter24]

Oh my god...I hope everyone's okay. Literally our best and brightest...

 

[RunWhiteBoyRun]

I've heard the scanner say possibly 3 shooters. Also might be impersonating law enforcement.

 

[WhereAreMahDragonz]

Reports say the incident is at the USAFA Prep School

 

[Hesemonni]

Reports say the incident is at the USAFA Prep School

Wow. So right where the speech took place.

 

[Volimar]

Not odd timing if it's related to that speech.

Is it sad, this is the first thing I thought of? Hope everyone is okay.

 

[SkateorDi3]

Not odd timing if it's related to that speech.

What speech? Forgive me I've been at work all day.

 

[Shadow Puppetry]

What speech? Forgive me I've been at work all day.

This one

 

[brian577]

Turned out to be nothing. Thank god.

http://www.9news.com/news/local/rep...-paso-sheriffs-office-investigating/479753224

KUSA - No active shooter has been found at the Air Force Academy after a law enforcement sweep of the facilities.

Reports of an active shooter began just after 10 p.m. Friday, authorities said. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office sent resources to the grounds, including a SWAT team to conduct a search of the base.

Security teams began a sweep of the grounds and the dorms there shortly after the reports surfaced. After a thorough sweep, no active shooter was found and no injuries were reported, according to the sheriff's department.