Port Hueneme: All clear at Ventura County Naval Base; active shooter alert deemed ‘false’

Ventura County Naval Base in Port Hueneme gave an all-clear update on its Facebook and said that the active shooter alert was deemed false.

Updated on: Jan 7, 2026, 24:23:19 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports of an active shooter surfaced from the US Army's Ventura County Naval Base in Port Hueneme in California on Tuesday afternoon was a false alert, VCNB said on Facebook.

A lockdown was imposed at the naval base, and personnel were asked to take shelter. Tracy Lehr of News Channel 3-12 initially reported that the shooter was in the medical building at Port Hueneme.

“There is no active shooter onboard NBVC Port Hueneme Force,” an official update from the base read. "Force Protection has determined that the report was false. All gates are now open."

Port Hueneme is a coastal city in Ventura County, Southern California, located northwest of Los Angeles along the Pacific Ocean.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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