The threat, which was made on social media, caused fears of an active shooter on the campus last week, leading to one person being shot and another injured.
The threat against the campus in Annapolis, Md., was made during a time of heightened concern after the murder of a conservative activist on a Utah college campus.
A midshipman and a law enforcement officer were injured in an altercation after misinformation spread at the campus in Annapolis, Md., at a moment of heightened tension nationwide.
A U.S. Park Police helicopter takes off from the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., after reports of an active shooter on campus on Thursday.