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CMC Main temporarily locked down after alarming call

Officials said an anonymous caller said someone was in the emergency room with a firearm.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolinas Medical Center's main campus went on a brief lockdown Wednesday night following a gun threat.

Officials said an anonymous caller said someone was in the emergency room with a firearm. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were contacted, and the area was restricted until the investigation was finished.

Hospital security along with CMPD determined the call was a false alarm. CMPD said no gun was found, and no one was threatened.

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