UPDATE at 8:10 pm — “Loma Linda Hospital has been cleared. There are no reported injuries, and the incident appears to be a swatting call. The area will reopen shortly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation,” stated sheriff’s officials.
UPDATE at 8:01 pm — Sheriff’s officials said “At this time, no shots have been heard, and no one has been injured.” People are asked to avoid the area due to heavy law enforcement presence.
UPDATE at 7:54 pm — All floors have been cleared and officials have called “Code 4” meaning the situation is under control and the scene is safe.
LOMA LINDA, Calif. (VVNG.com) – Reports of a possibly armed suspect at Loma Linda University Medical Center prompted a swift police response Wednesday afternoon.
The hospital issued a Code Silver alert at approximately 6:16 PM, confirming an active threat situation and urging staff to take immediate protective action.
The hospital’s message instructed employees to follow the RUN, HIDE, FIGHT protocol if confronted with the armed suspect.
The message read: “Code Silver – Active Threat LLUH has declared a Code Silver – Active Threat: Report of Armed Assailant at PEDS ED This is not a drill: Initiate immediate protective actions. If confronted with a threat, RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Additional information to follow.
Law enforcement, including CHP (California Highway Patrol), is on the scene, establishing a perimeter around the facility and conducting a floor-by-floor search to clear the building.
The incident was initially reported at the Pediatric Emergency Department of the hospital.
A CHP helicopter is providing aerial support while authorities work to ensure the safety of those inside.
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are also on site, actively clearing the facility. “Please avoid the area and use alternative routes,” the department tweeted. “For real-time updates, follow our official social media channels. Stay safe and remain vigilant.”
Details on injuries, if any, or the suspect’s identity have not yet been released.
The situation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to work to resolve the incident.
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