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Possible bomb threat reported at Virginia Supreme Court building in Richmond

The Virginia Division of Capitol Police evacuated the building, and after a K-9 search, employees were let back inside.

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RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Division of Capitol Police evacuated the Virginia Supreme Court building after a bomb threat was reported Friday afternoon.

The building is located at 100 N 9th Street in Richmond. Police said the building was cleared of employees sometime around 1:30 p.m.

A report of a possible bomb prompted @VaCapitolPolice to clear the Virginia Supreme Court building on North Ninth Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. Friday. A K-9 search of the building is underway, and police are continuing to investigate.
— Va Capitol Police (@VaCapitolPolice) January 15, 2021

A K-9 search team swept the building, and by 2:30 p.m., police were letting the employees back in.

Police are still investigating the report.

K-9 units completed a sweep of the Virginia Supreme Court building about 2:30, and employees were allowed to re-enter. An investigation is ongoing.
— Va Capitol Police (@VaCapitolPolice) January 15, 2021

This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information comes in.