Joint Base Andrews, an air base in Maryland, was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon following a report of an armed person near base housing.

But just before 5:30 p.m., WJLA learned that no "armed suspect" was found. The lockdown lifted at 6 p.m.

Officials at Joint Base Andrews, which is in Prince George's County, told WJLA they received a call around 2:30 p.m. reporting an armed individual near base housing. The base was immediately placed on lockdown.

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At this time, officials are asking the public to stay away from base housing.

Officials said the armed person has been described as a white male, wearing a purple sweatshirt, and black shorts, carrying an AR-15 style rifle with no orange tip.

Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon, a spokesperson for the base, said no shots have been fired. There was no immediate report of any injuries and additional details were not immediately available.

Joint Base Andrews is one of the nation’s most sensitive military bases and home to Air Force One.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.