A northwest Indiana man was charged in relation to a shooting and lockdown at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, authorities said.

Jackson Fleming, 23, of Chesterton, was arrested on suspicion of sending an online threat through a social media application concerning the academy, the Department of Justice said in a news release. A magistrate later approve a complaint charging Fleming with transmitting a threat in interstate communication.

Jonathan Bedi, Fleming’s attorney, wrote in an email that “we intend to fight these charges in court vigorously.”

“No one, including Jack, should be judged by a mere accusation from the government,” Bedi wrote. “We are prepared to mount the strongest possible defense, and I am confident that when the complete facts emerge, Jack will

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