and last updated 2021-01-15 18:08:47-05
RICHMOND, Va. Nothing suspicious was found after Capitol Police investigated a bomb threat at the Virginia Supreme Court Building in Richmond Friday afternoon.
The building, located at 100 N 9th Street in downtown Richmond, was evacuated while crews investigated the threat.
Virginia State Capitol Alert Network issued an alert just before 1 p.m., urging the public to avoid the area due to the threat.
K-9 units completed a sweep of the building and found nothing suspicious.
The all-clear was given just after 2:30 p.m. and employees were allowed to re-enter the building.
The threat comes following credible threats made against state capitals across the country. The City of Richmond declared a local state of emergency due to the potential for civil unrest following the U.S. Capitol Attack.
All clear given following bomb-threat at Virginia Supreme Court Building Police are responding to a bomb threat at the Virginia Supreme Court building. (Source: NBC12) By Adrianna Hargrove | January 15, 2021 at 12:59 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 2:56 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Employees of the Virginia Supreme Court Building in Richmond had to evacuate the building Friday afternoon due to a bomb threat.
According to Virginia Capitol Police, the building on N 9th Street was evacuated shortly before 1:30 p.m. After a K9 sweep was completed, people were allowed back inside around 2:30 p.m.
An investigation into the threat is still ongoing.