Franklin Walmart and Southampton Memorial incidents

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Has anyone been able to follow the incidents happening with the rumored gang violence?

 

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Has anyone been able to follow the incidents happening with the rumored gang violence?

Franklin PD: Gang activity rumors not credible
Franklin PD: Gang activity rumors not credible
Brian Reese·2 hours ago
FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) - Rumors of potential gang activity at a Franklin Walmart and a lockdown at Southampton Memorial Hospital are unfounded, according to a Franklin Police spokesperson.

Captain Timothy Whitt says no areas are on lockdown, but Southampton Memorial Hospital did close its office doors at 5 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. due to the reports.

Police say they're trying to figure out how the rumors materialized.

10 On Your Side received multiple messages from concerned viewers starting around 5:30 p.m. The rumor implied that gang members were going to shoot anyone wearing red, white, or blue that went in or out of the hospital or Walmart.