LYON COUNTY —A switch that malfunctioned is being blamed for triggering an active shooter alarm on Thursday.
Just before 4:30p.m. the Emporia Police Department received a report of an active shooter alarm at Newman Regional Health, 1201 W 12th Avenue in Emporia, according to Police Captain Ray Mattas.
Officers from the Emporia Police Department responded and law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the hospital and adjacent medical facilities for approximately two hours. No evidence of a shooter or any threat was found.
Further investigation revealed that the alarm was triggered by a malfunctioning emergency switch.
In addition to Emporia Police, personnel from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Emporia State University Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, responded promptly to the scene. The Emporia Fire Department also provided support.
The Emporia Police Department extended its gratitude to all responding agencies and the staff at Newman Regional Health for their cooperation and swift action in resolving this incident. The safety and security of our community remain our top priority.
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LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement in Emporia responded to an active shooter alarm at Newman Regional Health, 1201 West 12 Street in Emporia, according to police spokesperson Christine Torrens.
Officers thoroughly searched the premises, and it appears to be an alarm only — no active threat was identified.
Police asked the public continue to use caution in the area they remained on scene.