Austin, TX
Texas State Capitol cleared after bomb threat prompts evacuation
AUSTIN, Texas – Regulation enforcement officers have cleared the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin after a bomb risk prompted an evacuation Sunday afternoon.
The Austin Police Division says that no explosive units have been discovered and the All Clear was given simply earlier than 7:30 p.m.
APD says that it notified Texas DPS that shortly after 4 p.m. April 16, 911 acquired a name from somebody claiming there was a pipe bomb on the Capitol.
The Capitol grounds have been then locked down and everybody contained in the Capitol and on the grounds have been evacuated.
This incident stays beneath investigation by DPS Felony Investigation Division.