Bomb-Like Device Near Colorado Capitol Triggers Evacuation, Downtown Denver Shutdown
A suspicious device found near the east entrance of the Colorado State Capitol prompted an evacuation of the building and street closures in downtown Denver Wednesday morning, raising security concerns around one of the state’s most prominent government buildings.
According to officials with the Colorado State Patrol, troopers discovered an object on a windowsill near the Capitol’s east entrance that was designed to resemble a bomb. Authorities responded by evacuating the Capitol as a precaution while the situation was assessed.
Several streets in the surrounding area were also closed to allow law enforcement personnel to secure the scene and respond to the potential threat. The closures affected downtown Denver as authorities worked to keep pedestrians, employees and visitors away from the immediate area.
The discovery prompted a significant security response at the Capitol, which serves as the center of Colorado’s state government and regularly hosts lawmakers, state employees, visitors and members of the public.
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