Wheat Ridge Hospital on Lockdown After Active Shooter Threat in Lutheran Health
Police and SWAT teams are on the scene
No injuries reported
Wheat Ridge, Colo. - Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is currently on lockdown after an active shooter threat was reported on Wednesday afternoon. Police and SWAT teams are on the scene, and the hospital has been evacuated.
There have been no reports of injuries or shots fired at this time. The lockdown was initiated as a precaution after a 911 call was made reporting a person with a gun in the hospital.
Police are asking people to avoid the area and to follow the directions of law enforcement officers. The hospital will remain on lockdown until the situation is resolved.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
**Updates:** * **3:30 p.m.** - The lockdown has been lifted and the hospital is now open. * **4:00 p.m.** - Police have not yet located a suspect. * **4:30 p.m.** - The hospital is operating normally and all patients and staff are safe. **Resources:** * [Wheat Ridge Police Department](https://www.wheatridgepolice.org/) * [Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital](https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/hospitals-and-clinics/intermountain-lutheran-hospital)
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