Suspected Shooter at Florida Naval Air Station Dead: Sheriff

Multiple people were hurt after an active shooter was reported at a naval base in Florida Friday morning. Authorities said the suspected shooter had died.

Law enforcement responded after an active shooter was reported at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola.

"The ECSO can confirm there is no longer an active shooter on NAS Pensacola. The shooter is confirmed dead," the Escambia County Sheriff's office posted on Facebook shortly before 9 a.m. ET.

Kathy Bowers at Baptist Hospital told NBC News the hospital had received five patients so far.

"We are actively monitoring the shooting that occurred this morning at Naval Air Station Pensacola. We are receiving updates from @fdlepio Commissioner Swearingen and offering our full support to law enforcement," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted.

Jason Bortz, a public affairs officer for the station, also confirmed to NBC News there was an active shooter and the base was on lockdown. They started receiving calls at 6:30 a.m. and local authorities and military police responded.

The station posted an alert on Facebook about the situation.

"Both gates of NASP are currently secured due to reports of an active shooter. More information will be provided as it becomes available," the alert read.

Naval Air Station Pensacola describes itself on its website as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” saying that it serves as the “launching point for the flight training of every Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, and enlisted aircrewman.” About 23,000 aviation personnel are trained at the military facility.

No other details were immediately available. This is a developing story.

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