Valley Children’s Hospital was on lockdown Friday, officials confirmed. (GV Wire)
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Valley Children’s Hospital is on lockdown Friday morning, officials confirmed.
Officials were unable to provide additional details at the time of publication, including what prompted the lockdown.
The hospital said it would provide additional information as it becomes available.
Update at 12:06 p.m.
Valley Children’s Hospital and all buildings on its campus were placed on lockdown following a threat, hospital officials said.
Officials declined to provide further details, citing the active situation, but confirmed they are working with law enforcement.
See the full statement from Zara Arboleda, Public Relations Officer and Communications Director:
“Valley Children’s Hospital and all buildings on our campus are currently on lockdown following a threat that was called in a short time ago.
“The safety and security of our patients, families and team members is our highest priority. We are following well-established safety protocols and are working closely with law enforcement as they assess the situation.
“Because this is an active situation, we are limited in the information we can share at this time. We will provide updates as they become available.”
Update at 12:25 p.m.
According to dispatch audio obtained by GV Wire, an anonymous caller threatened around 11 a.m. to bring a rifle and a bomb to the hospital.
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