Police Respond To Active Shooter At South County Hospital In South Kingstown, Rhode Island
- Reported by: Naman Trivedi
- Updated Aug 17, 2026, 23:23 IST
Police responded to South County Hospital in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, following a reported active shooter incident, with no confirmed shooter or victims reported.
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Police have responded to South County Hospital in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, following a reported active shooter incident.
Authorities said there is currently no confirmed shooter and no identified victims. The hospital has been placed on lockdown as police investigate the report.
Incoming patients are being diverted to other medical facilities, while authorities are urging people to avoid the area. The South Kingstown Police Department said it will provide additional information as it becomes available.
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