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Boston Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Boston Children's Hospital
Boston police rushed to Boston Children's Hospital Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat was called in, prompting an investigation at the Longwood Avenue campus. No injuries or evacuations have been reported, and authorities have released few details.
Boston police are investigating a bomb threat reported Wednesday afternoon at Boston Children's Hospital, the region's largest pediatric medical center.
According to Boston police, the threat was called in at 1:24 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the hospital's main campus at 300 Longwood Ave., where multiple police cruisers were visible outside the entrance, aerial footage showed.
A police spokesperson confirmed that units were on scene but did not provide further information about the nature of the threat, whether any evacuation or lockdown was ordered, or whether anyone has been taken into custody. Hospital officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of threats against pediatric hospitals and their staff, who in recent years have faced harassment and intimidation over the care they provide. Boston Children's Hospital has previously been targeted by online campaigns and hoax threats, part of a broader pattern that law enforcement agencies have warned can divert critical emergency resources and traumatize patients and families.
Boston police said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact the department. Further details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.