First responders evacuated the facility and surrounding areas. Partnering with working dog support from Peterson Space Force Base and the Colorado Springs Police Department, 10th Security Forces Squadron defenders conducted a thorough search of the affected facility.

“The Air Force Academy has cleared the cadet area and has returned to normal operations. The incident is under investigation,” the academy said in a brief statement. 11 News will update this article if further information is released.

Axton Nolan, whose parents both served in the military, has been in the process of interviewing for a prestigious position with the Air Force Academy. This is a grueling and tedious process involving interviews with senators and government officials.