Fort Worth Harris Medical hospital on lockdown

If you’re in the DFW area, you might’ve caught wind of some alarming posts circulating on local Facebook scanner pages this afternoon. Around midday, family members of staff at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth—the 720-bed cornerstone of downtown Fort Worth’s medical scene—began sharing reports of a possible lockdown at the facility. With no official statement from the hospital or Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) as of 11:30 p.m. CDT, here’s what we know so far from the community grapevine and why it’s got everyone talking.

What’s Happening at Harris Methodist?

Between 12-2 p.m. today, posts in popular Fort Worth scanner groups (like Tarrant County Scanner and Fort Worth Police Scanner) lit up with urgent updates. Family members of hospital employees—nurses, ER staff, and admins—described a tense scene: a “complete lockdown” with police swarming the hospital’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance. One user wrote, “My sister’s an RN at Harris—she says doors are locked, no one in or out, and cops are everywhere.” Another post mentioned a “suspicious person in the parking lot,” while others speculated about a possible bomb threat or armed individual. A snippet of scanner audio shared in one thread caught FWPD calling for a “Code 10—secure the perimeter,” adding fuel to the fire.

Details are murky, but the posts paint a picture of heightened security: low lights in the ER, barricaded doors, and even a helicopter circling overhead (possibly medevac or police). No injuries or confirmed threats have been reported, and some users wonder if it was a drill gone viral. “My husband says it’s over now, but it felt real,” one commenter noted. With no word yet from Texas Health Resources or local news like WFAA, the lack of clarity is driving concern.

Why This Matters

Hospitals are no strangers to security scares—Harris Methodist itself had a false active shooter alarm in 2023—but when family members of staff take to social media, it feels personal. These posts, raw and unfiltered, often break news faster than official channels, especially in tight-knit DFW communities. If true, a lockdown at a Level I trauma center like Harris Methodist could disrupt patient care, rattle staff, and clog downtown traffic. Even if it’s a precaution, the ripple effect on Fort Worth families is real.

What We Don’t Know (Yet)

As of now, Texas Health Harris Methodist’s website and socials (@TexasHealth) show no alerts, and FWPD’s incident log is quiet. Was this a real threat, a misunderstanding, or a routine drill mistaken for something bigger? Scanner pages are buzzing with theories, but without hard facts, it’s too early to say. The hospital’s silence could mean the situation was resolved quickly or that details are still under wraps.

How to Stay Informed

Call the Hospital: Reach out to (817) 820-2000 for real-time updates or check their patient portal.
Monitor Scanner Groups: Search “Fort Worth Scanner” or “Tarrant County Emergencies” on Facebook for live posts from community insiders.
Listen Live: Tune into FWPD’s scanner feed via apps like Broadcastify (Fort Worth Police Dispatch channel).
Check Local News: Keep an eye on WFAA, Fox 4, or the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for breaking coverage.

Let’s Hear From You

Have you seen these posts? Maybe you’ve got a friend or family member who works at Harris Methodist with more details. Drop a comment below or tag us with any updates—we’re all ears! For now, we’re hoping this is just a precaution and everyone’s safe. Stay vigilant, Fort Worth, and let’s keep the conversation going.

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