Police pursuing active shooter at military base in US–mayor

In this image made from video and released by WRCB-TV, authorities work an active shooting scene on amincola highway near the Naval Reserve Center, in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says police are pursuing an active shooter after reports of a shooting at the military reserve center. (WRCB-TV via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee—The Chattanooga mayor says police are pursuing an active shooter after reports of a shooting at a military reserve center.

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

The US Navy said in a tweet that it was investigating a report of a shooting at a Navy recruiting building.

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.

Loretta Blevins, head server at the Track’s End Restaurant about a half-mile (1 kilometer) down the road from the shooting, says there are about 16 people huddled inside the restaurant. She says emergency vehicles are streaming up and down the road.