What started as a tense early-morning scare at Integris Southwest Medical Center ended with an all-clear from Oklahoma City police, after officers determined a called-in bomb threat was not credible and hospital operations could continue as usual, as reported by KOCO.
Police Response And All-Clear
According to KOCO, the threat was called in around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. Officers moved in for a precautionary sweep of the building and surrounding campus while hospital staff kept treating patients and the emergency department stayed open.
By about 5:25 a.m., investigators had identified the person who made the call and concluded there was no credible danger, KOCO reports. Police did not order an evacuation, and after checking the facility and grounds, they gave the official all-clear.
About Integris Southwest
INTEGRIS Health lists Integris Southwest Medical Center at 4401 S Western as a major community hospital serving south Oklahoma City. It includes an emergency department along with a variety of specialty services. During the scare, staff remained on duty and continued caring for patients while officers handled the threat response.
Why These Calls Matter
Hoax bomb threats and "swatting" calls have disrupted hospitals and other public locations around the metro before, sometimes triggering security sweeps and brief evacuations. Law enforcement has made it clear that every threat gets treated as the real thing until proven otherwise, a pattern reflected in past incidents tied to broader nationwide threats, KJRH noted.
What Officials Are Saying
KOCO reports that police have identified the caller behind Wednesday morning's threat. Officials have not said whether that person will face charges, and investigators say the case is still under review as they follow standard procedures for threats involving critical facilities like hospitals.
Anyone with information related to the call is asked to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department. In any immediate emergency, call 911. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
