Lockdown Lifted at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Edina, Minnesota – A lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital was lifted Tuesday afternoon after a police incident occurred near the facility. Edina police responded to the situation involving a firearm, which created concern among hospital staff and patients.

According to a source from the hospital, a family member of a patient entered the premises armed. This prompted the hospital to initiate a lockdown and shelter-in-place order for safety. However, as the situation developed, a patient inside the hospital reported that the lockdown has now been lifted.

Multiple law enforcement agencies were on-site to manage the incident. Edina police urged the public to avoid the area near the 6400 block of France Avenue while they secured the scene and investigated further.

As of now, there have been no reports of injuries, and police are continuing to gather information. Additional details about the suspect or the ongoing investigation have not yet been released. Local news outlet 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has multiple crews heading to the scene for updates.