**Microsoft Headquarters Lockdown Follows Activist Takeover of Brad Smith’s Office**
Redmond, WA – Microsoft’s corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington, reportedly initiated a lockdown today after a group of activists allegedly gained access and occupied the office of Vice Chair and President Brad Smith.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but the swift security response saw access points to the campus restricted and internal movement curtailed. Authorities are understood to be on site, working to address the situation and ensure the safety of all employees. Microsoft has yet to release an official statement regarding the specifics of the takeover or the demands of the activist group.