Investigators believe a Wednesday evening, March 12, call about an armed man in the children’s section of the Loma Linda University Medical Center that prompted evacuations and a response of 100-plus officers from across the region was a hoax, authorities said. There were no injuries, and no gunshots fired, they said.

Authorities responded to a false shooter report at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital; the incident was a swatting hoax.

LOMA LINDA, CA — Police swarmed Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in response to a report of an armed suspect Wednesday night. The hospital is on lockdown. Police are investigating reports of an active shooter at the scene.

Swatting Call Prompts Large Police Response at Southern California Hospital, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, active shooter

An all-clear was declared at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital on Wednesday evening after a 'swatting' call reporting an armed man.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers responded to reports of a possible armed individual at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in California on Wednesday (March 12) but the threat was later deemed false.

Deputies responded to reports of an armed individual at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, the San Bernardino County Sheriff said.