Springfield Downtown Reopens as Officials Say No Immediate Threat After Bomb Threats
TL;DR
Springfield officials say there is no immediate or credible threat after emailed bomb threats targeting schools and public facilities prompted closures and safety concerns. Downtown streets were briefly blocked but have reopened as police continue investigating; City Schools canceled classes for the day as a precaution, and residents were urged to avoid the downtown area while authorities address the situation.
- City officials say there is ‘no credible threat’ after ‘safety concerns’ shut down public buildings WHIO TV
- Bomb Threats Disrupt Ohio City in Immigration Spotlight The New York Times
- Bomb threats, suspicious packages in Springfield prompt evacuations Springfield News-Sun
- Springfield schools abruptly close amid unspecified safety risk Downtown NBC4 WCMH-TV
- Springfield schools shut all buildings immediately, cites abundance of caution WKEF
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