All-clear: Lockdown lifted at Mesa Community College following nearby incident

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Mesa Police say Mesa Community College and the nearby Banner Desert Hospital were put on lockdown due to an incident in the area.

MESA, Ariz. – Officials with Mesa Community College say their campus at Southern Avenue and Dobson is no longer under lockdown.

The community college was under lockdown for a time on the afternoon of December 5. While MCC did not mention what prompted the lockdown, Mesa Police say they were investigating a two-car crash in the area that may be connected to either a racing incident or road rage.

Police also say both MCC and Banner Desert Hospital, which is located nearby, were put on lockdown “due to reports that a male involved in the incident may be on foot in the area.” Police say Banner Desert Hospital has resumed normal business.