DETROIT (WWJ) - There was heavy police presence at Ascension St. John Hospital on Detroit's east side, late Friday afternoon, due to some threatening calls.
Tipsters calling WWJ Newsradio 950 reported police swarming the scene on Moross Rd. at Mack Ave.; some with their guns drawn.
Detroit police say a psychiatric patient at the hospital wanted to get out, so they called police with what was determined to be a bogus shooting threat, and then a fake bomb threat.
There were no reports of any injuries or shots fired, police said, and no danger to the public.
After a brief lockdown, a spokesperson for Ascension said the hospital is back open.
Ascension later released the following statement: "This afternoon, a false report was made to Detroit Police alleging an act of violence had occurred at Ascension St. John Hospital. As the safety of our patients, visitors, associates and providers is our top priority, we fully cooperated with authorities as all proper safety protocols and investigations were implemented. Detroit Police provided an all clear within an hour of the call, and the hospital is fully operational."
The investigation is ongoing.
It's unclear at this time if any charges will be filed.