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Mayor: Police pursuing active shooter at military base in US

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A city mayor in the state of Tennessee says police are pursuing an active shooter after reports of a shooting at a military reserve centre.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said at a news conference Thursday it was a horrific situation. He did not release any other details.

Chattanooga State Community College said in a tweet and on its website that a shooting was confirmed near the campus and that everyone should stay inside and close doors. The campus was on lockdown.

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