Petersburg Police look for man who allegedly brought gun into hospital to threaten employee
PETERSBURG − The search is on for a man police believe carried a gun into Bon Secours Southside Medical Center Monday threatening an employee.
The hospital was placed on lockdown for most of Monday night while officers scoured the building looking for the suspect. Hospital visitors were escorted to their cars as a safety measure, and only a limited number of emergency cases were being allowed inside.
When the search inside the hospital turned up empty, the manhunt extended into a nearby neighborhood. Residents of that neighborhood were encouraged to stay indoors while the canvass continued.
Police said no one was reported injured during the threat, which was believed to be domestic in nature.
The suspect has been identified as Rasheed Anthony Beam, 30. He is wanted on multiple charges stemming from the incident.
Police released a photo of Beam along with a warning not to approach or try to catch him. Anyone who sees him should call 911 or Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212; or use the P3Tips mobile app.
This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Police look for man with gun in Petersburg hospital
