NEW: Armed intruder arrested at Joint Base Andrews
Authorities apprehended an armed suspect after at least two intruders entered Joint Base Andrews on Sunday night, soon after Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff left the base on Marine Two, per multiple reports.The breach appeared to be one of the most serious such incidents at the Maryland base in recent years. The second suspect was still at large, according to an emailed statement from Andrews officials.
"The 316th Security Forces Group immediately deployed the barriers and stopped the vehicle," the statement continued. "Two individuals fled the vehicle, and one was apprehended by 316th SFG. One individual remains at large. We can confirm that the individual who was apprehended had a weapon, but no shots have been fired.The main gate remained closed overnight and base traffic was being diverted to the Virginia Gate, according to the statement.
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