Seattle Children’s Hospital Placed on Lockdown Following Suspicious Incident
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Children’s Hospital was placed on lockdown Sunday, July 19, following a suspicious incident that prompted a large law enforcement response.
According to authorities, officers were dispatched to Seattle Children’s Hospital, located at 4800 Sand Point Way NE, after receiving a report of an incident at the medical facility. Police have not released specific details about the nature of the incident, but confirmed that officers remain on the scene as they investigate.
As a precaution, the hospital was placed under a shelter-in-place order, which remained in effect as of the latest update. Hospital staff, patients, and visitors have been instructed to stay inside while law enforcement works to secure the area.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area surrounding the hospital to allow emergency personnel to respond safely and without interference.
Officials have not reported any injuries or confirmed whether there is an ongoing threat. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Seattle police and other responding agencies continue to maintain a presence at the hospital while the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone in the vicinity is encouraged to follow instructions from law enforcement and monitor official updates from local authorities for the latest information.
I was staff on scene at the hospital that day. Can we get confirmation as to wether or not there was an armed person on campus as soon as possible? Thank you!