Swatting Hoax Prompts Evacuation of Southern California Hospital

A false report of an armed individual led to a large police response at Loma Linda University Medical Center, later confirmed to be a swatting incident.

• Authorities responded to reports of a possible shooter at Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino County on Wednesday evening.
• The incident was determined to be a swatting call, a harassment tactic involving false emergency reports to provoke a major law enforcement response.
• Law enforcement evacuated parts of the hospital and surrounding areas, advising the public to avoid the area due to heavy police presence.
• A text alert was sent to students and staff at the university and nearby medical buildings, urging immediate protective actions with the 'RUN, HIDE, FIGHT' protocol.
• No injuries or evidence of a shooter were reported, and the scene was cleared within a few hours.

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