UCI Medical Center on lockdown UCI Medical Center on lockdown

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Police shot and wounded an armed suspect outside UC Irvine Medical Center in Los Alamitos on Wednesday.

What we know:

Responding to the situation, the Los Alamitos Police Department provided assistance to the Long Beach Police Department on-scene. 

The suspect was shot and wounded near the facility, and the hospital was immediately placed on lockdown as a safety precaution.

SkyFOX video showed multiple patrol cars and officers outside the medical center.

What we don’t know:

The suspect’s condition is unknown. 

The motive is under investigation.

What’s next:

 Hospital administrators and police will issue updates regarding the status of the lockdown and patient access to the facility.

The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Alamitos Police Department and the Long Beach Police Department. City News Service contributed.

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