Police activity around the UCI Health — Los Alamitos campus turned intense on Wednesday, as officers from both Los Alamitos and Long Beach converged on the area. Officials urged people to steer clear of the hospital and surrounding streets while they worked the unfolding situation, which they described as fluid and declined to explain in detail. Authorities did not immediately share what sparked the response or whether there was any specific threat.
Police Activity Near Hospital
According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the Los Alamitos Police Department reported that it was assisting the Long Beach Police Department with an active response in the immediate area surrounding the UCI Medical Center complex. The public was asked to avoid the vicinity until further notice while officers remained on scene. The outlet notes that the alert originated with the Los Alamitos Police Department.
About UCI Health — Los Alamitos
UCI Health lists its Los Alamitos campus at 3751 Katella Ave. and describes the facility as a full-service hospital with 24-hour emergency care and a range of inpatient and outpatient specialties. Per UCI Health, the Los Alamitos location is one part of the broader UCI Health network that serves the surrounding region.
Operations and Access Unclear
As of Wednesday, it was not clear whether hospital operations, nearby traffic routes or access to surrounding facilities had been disrupted. FOX 11 Los Angeles reports that law enforcement agencies have not released further specifics about the incident. Officials have continued to ask the public to stay away from the area while officers handle the situation on-site.
Hoodline is keeping an eye on developments and will update this story if police or hospital officials release additional information. Residents and visitors nearby are advised to monitor official channels from local law enforcement and UCI Health for the latest guidance.
