The Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix was evacuated late Monday morning after a suspicious package tested positive for explosives.
Nearby buildings were also evacuated.
“Please note the building is currently closed due to a hazardous situation,” the alert read.
“Staff: Sending a quick update on this morning’s safety threat. A suspicious package was received by our mailroom and has tested positive for homemade explosives,” the alert read.
“A complete sweep will be conducted and the package will be removed. The State Courts Building and surrounding parking lots will remain evacuated and closed until further notice. We do not have an estimate for how long this will take.”
Staff were advised to go home and work remotely.
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12 News reported:
Law enforcement officials responded to the Arizona Supreme Court building in downtown Phoenix on Monday to investigate a “suspicious package.”
The package was apparently sent to the court’s mail room and “tested positive for homemade explosives,” according to an email sent out to court staff.
12News has learned that the Arizona Supreme Court building was evacuated as a result of the suspicious package.
A complete sweep of the building will be conducted and the package will be removed, the message to staff stated.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has responded to the Phoenix court building to partake in the investigation.
This region of downtown Phoenix, located near 15th Avenue and Washington Street, is the site of several state government buildings.
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