‘No active threat’: Lockdown lifted at Fort Polk A lockdown was lifted at Fort Polk this afternoon. The base’s main gate was locked down, preventing anyone from entering or exiting. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft confirmed to KALB in Alexandria that there was no immediate danger on the base. He stated that reports of a shooting there were not credible, and the installation is resuming normal operations. All entrances are now open and functioning, with no threat to the public. Officials did not release further details about the investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.#fort_polk #vernon_parish #sam_craft #kalb #alexandria
