Update

The public relationships coordinator of St. Luke's in Meridian has confirmed the lockdown has been lifted.

Late this afternoon, St. Luke's Meridian received a threat. Out of an abundance of caution, a lockdown was initiated, and law enforcement was contacted. The issue has been resolved and the lockdown has been lifted. The St. Luke's Meridian campus has resumed normal operations.

A City spokesperson told CBS2 a threatening call made to a St, Luke's employee prompted the situation.

Original Article

St. Luke's Meridian is on lockdown.

Police are on the scene working with hospital staff and security to ensure the hospital is safe.

Please avoid the area.

This is a developing story and CBS2 will update it as more information becomes available.

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