Bomb Threats Reported at Lexington Hospitals – Investigation Ongoing

Lexington, KY – On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Lexington Police Department responded to bomb threats reported at two CHI St. Joseph Health hospitals in Lexington, Kentucky: CHI St. Joseph Health at 1 St. Joseph Drive and Saint Joseph East at 150 North Creek Drive. An investigation is currently underway and as of this afternoon, no explosive devices have been found.

Details of the Incident

The Lexington Police Department received the initial call regarding the threats around 1:15 p.m. Four police units were immediately dispatched to both hospital locations to conduct searches.

Both hospital units were thoroughly searched, and authorities confirmed that no bomb devices were discovered. During the search, both hospitals were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Multi-Agency Response

The Lexington Fire Department and the University of Kentucky Police Department provided assistance to the Lexington Police Department during the response. First responders were observed leaving the area around 4:00 p.m., according to WKYT News.

Ongoing Investigation

The Lexington Police Department is continuing to investigate the source and nature of the bomb threats. As of now, the duration of the threat remains unclear.

Lexington Police Department Overview

The Lexington Police Department, with an authorized strength of 641 sworn officers and nearly 150 civilian personnel, has jurisdiction over all of Fayette County. The department is the largest division within the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as they develop into available.