Shelter-in-place at Schofield Barracks lifted after possible weapon report resolved
Army officials said there is no threat to the community at this time
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (HawaiiNewsNow) - An all-clear was issued at Schofield Barracks, lifting a shelter-in-place order after U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii officials confirmed there was no threat.
At about 6 p.m. Saturday, the Army ordered a shelter-in-place for soldiers and family members as a precaution after reports of a possible weapon near the post exchange.
According to the Army, one suspect brandished a possible weapon during the incident.
About 40 minutes later, a social media post from the Army confirmed the situation had been resolved, and military police secured and identified the possible weapon as an airsoft rifle.
Officials said there is no threat to the community at this time, and three individuals were apprehended.
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