Lockdown lifted at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital after armed suspect arrested, hospital officials say

Updated on: April 22, 2025 / 4:38 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Police in Edina, Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital went into a brief lockdown on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed person in the facility.

At about 4:20 p.m., police said “the incident has cleared and the area is secure,” and a hospital spokesperson confirmed an arrest had been made after “a family member of a patient” was seen “armed with a firearm.”

A view of the scene shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday. WCCO

“We are extremely grateful to the quick action of our staff and response by our law enforcement partners. We are actively gathering all facts to complete a full incident investigation with Edina Police,” the spokesperson said.

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