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Police: No Active Shooter at South County Hospital

Police later found no active shooter, and the hospital reopened after diverting incoming patients and canceling nearby appointments.

Summary by WPRI 12
Police confirmed they had physically cleared the hospital and "everyone is safe." The lockdown has since been lifted.

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Central RecorderCentral Recorder
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Police End Lockdown at South County Hospital in South Kingstown After Reports of an Active Shooter Prove Unfounded Monday Afternoon – Central Recorder Publishing

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Providence JournalProvidence Journal
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Lockdown at South County Hospital lifted by South Kingstown police

Police in South Kingstown have asked people to refrain from responding to the hospital even after clearing the lockdown.

·Providence, United States
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WPRI 12WPRI 12
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Police: No active shooter at South County Hospital

Police confirmed they had physically cleared the hospital and "everyone is safe." The lockdown has since been lifted.

·East Providence, United States
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WJARWJAR
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South Kingstown police say no confirmed shooter at South County Hospital

South County Hospital is currently on lockdown after a reported active shooter incident, according to South County Police.Police say that there is currently no

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WJAR broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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