The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland, is in lockdown after receiving threats towards the base and "out of an abundance of caution," according to a statement posted to the City of Annapolis X account.

Newsweek reached out to the USNA and Maryland Governor Wes Moore's office by email on Thursday evening for further information. The City of Annapolis referred all comment requests to the Navy.

Newsweek also reached out by phone to the USNA, but received no answer on Thursday evening.

Why It Matters

The warning follows several weeks of active shooter reports at college campuses across the country. Authorities in each of those cases have largely determined that no active threat is present.

However, the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-found

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