Dozens of police descended on Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida Tuesday morning after an active shooter drill was mistaken for the real thing.
Patrol cars, firetrucks, and ambulances swarmed the military base, located in Panama City, shortly before 10:30am local time.
Tyndall Air Force Base Spokesman Scott Johnson said the situation was a mix-up after local law enforcement didn't realize that a practice drill was taking place.
Base officials further explained on Twitter: 'This morning Tyndall AFB was conducting an active shooter exercise. These exercises are conducted regularly to test our response to ongoing threats.'
They continued: ' During the exercise, a real world 911 call was made from an adjacent building that resulted in a response.
'Local enforcement and first responders also responded. First responders have cleared the building, ensured there was no threat, and the all clear was issued. We have resumed normal operations at this time.'
Police are rushing to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida following reports of an active shooter.
Base officials shared details of the mix-up on their official Twitter account
There were no injuries.
On social media, audio surfaced of a 911 call featuring a frantic dispatcher repeatedly stating 'This is not a test'.
The base, which has a resident population of approximately 3,000, first opened in 1941.
An aerial view of Tyndall Air Force Base is pictured above. The base first opened in 1941
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