From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – Birmingham Police Department responded to concerns of a possible bomb threat at Ascension St. Vincent East during the three-o’clock hour on Thursday, Dec. 21.
According to Sergeant LaQuitta Wade, it has now been determined that there is no actual threat.
“Officers responded to a potential bomb threat at the location,” Wade said. “Through further investigation, there is no threat to the hospital or the public. The hospital is safe.”
According to Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush, a suspicious package was left outside the building and BPD’s bomb squad was dispatched to investigate.
There is no further information available at this time.