UPDATE: Fort Smith police say they received a call at 5 a.m. on Saturday from someone in the hospital saying they saw an individual with a weapon.

The hospital was placed on lockdown. FSPD said they searched the hospital and surrounding areas.

They also looked at surveillance video and did not see anyone with a weapon.

The investigation is still ongoing.


FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fort Smith police say Baptist Health-Fort Smith went under lockdown on Saturday morning after a “possible threat”, according to a press release.

“The hospital was placed on lockdown until the area could be checked. No threats were located and the hospital was released from lockdown,” said FSPD.

This is a developing story. Stay with KNWA/FOX24 for updates.