Military hospital in El Paso on lockdown after reports of an 'active shooter'

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An Army hospital in El Paso is on lockdown Tuesday because of a possible active shooter, according to local media reports and Twitter users on scene.

An official with Beaumont Army Medical Center confirmed to KTSM, a TV station in El Paso, that the hospital is on lockdown as authorities seek a suspect following reports of an active shooter.

A spokesman with Fort Bliss told the Associated Press police are searching for a suspect.

No injuries have been confirmed and police have not taken anyone into custody as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the station reported.

This story will be updated as more details become available.

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