Denver on High Alert After Bomb Threat at City Hall

Denver on High Alert After Bomb Threat at City HallDenver on High Alert After Bomb Threat at City Hall Denver, Colorado – The city of Denver is on high alert after an anonymous bomb threat was called into City Hall on Tuesday morning. The threat prompted an immediate evacuation of the building and the surrounding area. The threat was received at approximately 9:30 AM by a receptionist at City Hall. The caller reportedly stated that a bomb had been placed inside the building and that it was scheduled to detonate within the hour. Authorities responded to the scene immediately. The Denver Police Department Bomb Squad and the FBI are currently conducting a thorough search of the building and the surrounding area. All city buildings have been evacuated and the area around City Hall has been cordoned off. Several streets in the downtown area have been closed to traffic. The threat has sent shockwaves through the city. Employees working inside City Hall reported hearing the evacuation announcement and then scrambling to get out of the building. “It was chaos,” said one employee. “Everyone was running and screaming. It was like something out of a movie.” The motive behind the bomb threat is still unknown. Authorities are interviewing witnesses and reviewing security footage in an effort to identify the perpetrator. The public is being asked to avoid the area around City Hall until the all-clear is given. Anyone with information about the threat is urged to contact the Denver Police Department. Mayor Michael Hancock has released a statement condemning the threat and vowing to bring the responsible parties to justice. “This is a cowardly and despicable act,” said Hancock. “We will not tolerate threats to the safety of our city and its employees.” The investigation into the bomb threat is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.