Law enforcement was responding to reports of a possibly armed person at Loma Linda Hospital University Children’s Hospital in San Bernardino.
Around 6 p.m., what authorities believed to be a male subject called a non-emergency line and advised he was hearing voices in his head and he wanted to kill people, according to LASD Lieutenant Kari Klaus. He then proceeded to say that he was armed and was entering Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
Armed officials were on the scene shortly after receiving the call Wednesday night and working to clear out the facilities. Patients were asked to shelter in place as police cleared out every floor, one by one.
A SWAT team and additional resources were called in due to the size of the medical facility.
No gunshots were heard, and no reports of any injuries, according to Lieutenant Klaus.
Teresa Diaz says was visiting her husband at the hospital on the 13th floor where she was evacuated.
“We noticed there was commotion. Then they evacuated us. I overheard there was an active shooting. I hope they catch him. It’s traumatizing,” said Diaz.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is advising people to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Law enforcement has responded to our campus. It is an active investigation, and all media inquiries can be directed to @sbcountysheriff. pic.twitter.com/yf86WKWAyy
— Loma Linda U. Health (@LLUHealth) March 13, 2025
In the case of a code silver or active shooter situation, Loma Linda University Health will implement an emergency lockdown to secure the campus.
This is a developing story, check back for details.
Source: NBC Los Angeles