State Capitol Evacuated Due To ‘Credible Bomb Threat’

Update – 5:45pm: Lawmakers and members of the public have been given the all-clear to return to the Capitol building.

Police have evacuated the Wisconsin state Capitol following what officials are describing a “credible bomb threat.”

Shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, reporters from various media outlets covering a session of the state Assembly took to Twitter with reports that Capitol police were clearing the building and nearby grounds. A selection of their tweets are included below.

Police evacuating the WI capitol bldg & inner square after a “credible bomb threat.” Lots of ppl here for a concert. pic.twitter.com/dNRSvK5DBQ

— Shawn Johnson (@SJohnsonWPR) July 8, 2015

The entire Capitol building and surrounding square is being cleared. pic.twitter.com/TIJkvCwVvx

— David Ade (@DavidAdeCBS58) July 8, 2015

Well we stayed up on the Capitol grounds as long as we could. Making us leave the square now. #wipolitics pic.twitter.com/Et7UZce8Cm

— Jessie Opoien (@jessieopie) July 8, 2015

The Assembly was in the early stages of what was expected to be a long floor session on the biennial state budget bill.

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as WPR learns more information.

Correction: The original version of this story said the Capitol was evacuated on Monday. The incident actually occurred on Wednesday.