Wisconsin State Capitol Evacuated Due to "Credible Bomb Threat"
Police have evacuated the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison because of a “credible bomb threat,” WITI reports.
People continue to evacuate the Capitol after bomb threat. Gathering across the street per Capitol Police order. pic.twitter.com/buf2EKKnmy
July 8, 2015
The threat was reportedly made against the building, as opposed to an individual. No other details are known at this time.
Lawmakers, aides, media all gathered outside the capitol square. pic.twitter.com/HeYsuWho29
July 8, 2015
According to WISN reporter Kent Wainscott, the evacuation was “very orderly” and all lawmakers are now outside the building.
UPDATE 7:00 p.m.: After reportedly searching the building with bomb-sniffing dogs, police have given an all-clear and are allowing people to return to the Capitol.