Springfield City Hall evacuated after bomb threat

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — Springfield City Hall was evacuated on Thursday morning.

The Springfield Police Division initially confirmed to 2 NEWS that City Hall was evacuated due to an unspecified threat, but later provided an update that it was a precautionary measure after the city received a bomb threat. An immediate law enforcement investigation has been launched in response.

City officials were alerted to this threat via an email message this morning at 8:24 am. The email was sent to multiple agencies and media outlets. We ask the community to avoid the area surrounding City Hall vicinity while the investigation is ongoing and to report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through this matter.”

– Spokesperson for the city of Springfield

Our 2 NEWS crew on scene reports a heavy police presence in the area.

The city posted to social media saying City Hall is closed for the remainder of the day.

This story is developing.

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