The incident happened in Invoa Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, Fairfax County Police spokesperson Ellen Pittman told CBS news.
She confirmed shots had been fired, but it was unclear who fired them or if anyone in the hospital was injured.
Trailer w addl equipment joins police @InovaHealth Fairfax Hosp that's locked down: "Active Shooter" event #WTOP http://ift.tt/1EvDqpl
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 31, 2015
The hospital is on lockdown and the police are looking for an escaped prisoner, according to WUSA-TV.
The convict reportedly managed to overpower a policeman and take his weapon, said an ABC news correspondent on the scene.
There is large police presence in the hospital, WTOP-AM reported, adding there is currently no access to the establishment.
Fairfax County ambulances are reportedly ferrying patients to other hospitals.
Unconfirmed reports they are going room by room at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Large police presence here. http://ift.tt/1EvDoOn
— Zachary T. Kiesch (@ztkiesch) March 31, 2015
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