Patient’s threats spark evacuation at DC hospital: report

MedStar Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., was partially evacuated on Thursday after an irate patient made threats toward a doctor, a local TV station reported. 

Fox 5 DC reported that witnesses saw people evacuating the hospital, and police sources initially told the TV station that an active shooter had been reported.

Sources later confirmed to Fox 5 DC that no shooting had occurred on the premises.

UPDATE: Multiple sources have confirmed to FOX 5’s @Fox5Wagner that police were called after a patient, who was upset with his doctor, made threats. According to officials, there has been no indication that a shooting has occurred at this time. https://t.co/SkRtMDho5Z

— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) July 19, 2018

{mosads}Initially, police sources said the call referred to an “active” shooter at the hospital.

Children’s National Medical Center, located nearby, also ordered staff and patients to shelter in place as a precaution, according to Fox 5 DC.

–This breaking news story was last updated at 11:46.