A man, recently discharged from Huntington Hospital's emergency room, made a threatening call, prompting a lockdown at the facility in Pasadena. The hospital rerouted ambulances before resuming normal operations around 6:30 PM. Hospital employees were notified of the situation via text messages, indicating a Code Silver threat, which signals an active shooter or hostage scenario. The incident is linked to a rise in 'swatting' calls in Southern California, where false emergencies provoke aggressive law enforcement responses. A suspect was taken into custody as authorities investigate charges against him.
According to Lisa Derderian, a spokeswoman for the city of Pasadena, the suspect made the call shortly after being discharged from the emergency room.
The lockdown took effect after the hospital received a Code Silver threat, which signifies a potential active shooter or hostage situation.
Hospital employees were informed of the situation via text messages, detailing the lockdown and clarifying that there was no immediate need to shelter in place.
The incident is part of a worrying trend of swatting calls, where false emergencies are reported to prompt heavy law enforcement responses.
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