Threatening Note Prompts Heavy Police Response at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Pascagoula, MS (BuzzReport) — A threatening note discovered inside a building at Ingalls Shipbuilding prompted a significant law enforcement response Thursday morning, February 26, 2026.

According to the Pascagoula Police Department, officers were dispatched to the shipyard after the note was found and reported to authorities. The message allegedly indicated the potential for violence, triggering an immediate investigation and safety response.

Pascagoula Police officers secured the scene and began investigative procedures. K9 units from both the Pascagoula Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office were deployed to conduct a comprehensive search of the facility to ensure the safety of employees and the surrounding area.

Authorities have not released specific details about the contents of the note but confirmed that any and all leads will be thoroughly investigated. A visible police presence is expected to remain at the facility as a precaution while the investigation continues.

The case is being handled by the department’s Criminal Investigations Division and remains active.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Pascagoula Police Department at 228-762-2211.