WEYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Police were called to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth early Wednesday morning after receiving a call from a woman who claimed she was armed with a gun.
Authorities said an elderly patient called Weymouth police and told officers that she was going to harm herself.
Police responded to the hospital around 1 a.m. to investigate the threat.
The Massachusetts State Police were called in for assistance, but no weapon was found. Officers were able to diffuse the situation.
No additional details were made available.
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