Multiple state capitols on lockdown due to bomb threats
OAN’s James Meyers
2:37 PM – Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Multiple state capitols across the United States received bomb threats, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. However, no evidence of explosives was found.
The states involved in the evacuations included:
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
In Georgia, Gabriel Sterling, an elections official with the Office of the Secretary of State, reported a bomb threat at the Georgia state Capitol at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) stated that their state capitol was also evacuated due to a threat at the Secretary of State’s Office.
This announcement by Beshear came as Kentucky lawmakers were meeting in the Capitol annex for ethics training.
Additionally, public safety officials locked down the Mississippi Capitol after receiving a bomb threat on the second day of the legislative session.
“This is an ongoing investigation and there is no further threat to the Capitol or surrounding buildings,” said Bailey Martin, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
The bomb threats across the country follow a series of false reports of shootings at officials’ homes in recent days.
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was targeted by a fake emergency call on Christmas morning.
Furthermore, Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D-Maine.) was also a victim of a “swatting” attempt a day after she removed former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s presidential ballot.
Each year, hundreds of swatting cases occur against public officials.
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What measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of government buildings in response to these bomb threats
Multiple State Capitols Evacuated Following Bomb Threats
Several state capitols across the United States have been targeted by bomb threats, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. However, no evidence of explosives has been found. The states affected by these threats include Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Montana.
In Georgia, Gabriel Sterling, an elections official with the Office of the Secretary of State, reported a bomb threat at the Georgia state Capitol early in the morning. Similarly, the Kentucky State Capitol was also evacuated due to a threat at the Secretary of State’s Office, according to Governor Andy Beshear.
The evacuation in Kentucky took place while lawmakers were meeting in the Capitol annex for ethics training. It is crucial to highlight that this is an ongoing investigation, and there is no further threat to the Capitol or surrounding buildings, as stated by Bailey Martin, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
These bomb threats come in the wake of a series of false reports of shootings at officials’ homes in recent days. Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia was targeted by a fake emergency call on Christmas morning. Additionally, Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, fell victim to a “swatting” attempt the day after she removed former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s presidential ballot.
Swatting, the act of making false emergency calls to provoke a response from law enforcement, is unfortunately not uncommon for public officials. In fact, hundreds of swatting cases occur each year against individuals in positions of authority.
While it is reassuring that no actual explosives were discovered in response to these bomb threats, it is essential for authorities to thoroughly investigate and address these incidents. The safety and security of government buildings, as well as the individuals who work in them, must remain a top priority.
As the situation unfolds, it is important for the public to stay informed and remain vigilant. The authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved, and any further developments will be communicated to the public promptly.
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