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Threat Sends Tuscaloosa’s DCH Regional Medical Center Into Lockdown Saturday
A threatening message sent a Tuscaloosa hospital into a state of lockdown on Saturday, and police are searching for any threat to the public.
Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, told the Thread they've been at DCH for more than an hour.
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"TPD has multiple officers conducting a security check at DCH Regional Medical Center following a threat that was made to the facility," Taylor said. "The threat was made through a messaging app and reported to TPD at 2 p.m."
This is a developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available.
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