UPDATED STORY: https://rapidcitypost.com/law-enforcement-investigates-hoax-bomb-threat-at-rapid-city-hospital/
UPDATE AT 10:15 AM – UPDATE: Law enforcement remains on scene at Monument Health. Public areas of the hospital are being checked using explosives-detection resources. These resources will remain on scene until all areas of the hospital have been cleared and deemed safe.
Law enforcement is aware of several other recent hoax bomb calls to medical facilities across the nation. The specific circumstances of today’s incident align with other recently observed hoax calls. At this time, law enforcement has located no evidence to substantiate the local threat.
Police are working closely with state and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the incident is thoroughly investigated and the suspect(s) responsible for the threat are identified and appropriately held accountable for their actions.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say law enforcement resources from multiple agencies are currently on scene at Rapid City Monument Hospital at 353 Fairmont Boulevard after receving a bomb threat.
In a release, police say units on scene are currently working to secure the location, while explosives detection resources are en route to the location.
The RCPD stated “patient and staff safety is our top priority as we work through the situation. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.”
This is a breaking news story and we will update as more information is received.
