PETERSBURG, Va. -- Update as of 8:35 a.m. 2/13/24:
Bon Secours has sent the following statement to CBS 6, "The safety, security and well-being of our patients, associates and community is a top priority for Bon Secours. Late yesterday afternoon, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center was made aware of a suspicious individual making violent threats against the hospital. This individual was immediately removed from the premises and since then, we have been working closely with Petersburg Police and have increased our security presence. Around 1 a.m. this morning the lockdown was lifted, however, we continue to work closely with local authorities."
Original Article:
Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) was placed on lockdown as police searched for a man believed to be involved in a domestic dispute with a hospital employee.
Petersburg Police have not yet provided details about the person they're looking for in and around the hospital. located along the 200 block of Medical Park Boulevard.
"We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time unless there is an emergency," a Petersburg Police spokesperson said.
Visitors to the hospital were being escorted to their parked cars, CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil shared.
"Heavy Police presence in the area, officers on foot canvassing the area of the 200 block of Medical Park Blvd. and Seyler Drive. Anyone seeing any suspicious activity, please contact police by dialing 911 and please remain indoors," police posted to social media around 8:30 p.m.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
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