Newark man wanted in hospital gun hoax

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Thursday, September 24, 2015
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NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- A Newark man is wanted in connection with a gun hoax at Christiana Hospital.



Police said 20-year-old Jackie Cosden called hospital operations twice, claiming someone was shooting a gun on the hospital grounds.



At least five agencies responded and put the hospital on lockdown.



Nothing was found, police said.



Cosden is facing a number of charges.



Anyone with information can contact police at 911.


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