Developing story underway
According to Dane County Sheriffs Office, There is a credible bomb threat directed at the Kwik Trip near the corner of Middle Point and Pioneer Roads. Evacuations have been ordered for residents and citizens in the area
Residents were especially edgy because live pipe bombs were discovered right across the lake in Michigan
The area has been cleared. https://t.co/L9Kwcnsje1
— Dane County Sheriff (@DaneSheriff) August 28, 2020
K9 on scene still. Employees just got the clear to go back in though. pic.twitter.com/DjDBQJQtxd
— Leah Linscheid (@news3leah) August 28, 2020
New reports according to NBC2 say there was another bomb threat called in early Friday morning in down town Fort Meyers.
Evacuations have been ordered for the Lee County Justice Center
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard is currently shut down while police sweep the area
Officials believe the bomb threat could be a hoax, but are clearing the area to be certain. These are developing stories and we will be updating as more information is released. Check back for more information shortly
Update
Lee County Deputies say the sweep is completed at this time. No suspicious items were found at the location.
Agencies on the scene included Lee County Sheriff’s deputies, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Fort Meyers Police, local fire fighters, and the port authority officers.
At this time, bomb technicians and K-9 units are still sweeping the building to clear the area. pic.twitter.com/jjcs1UvP0a
— Lee County Sheriff (@leesheriff) August 28, 2020
Sweeping is complete. No suspicious items were located. First responders are clearing the scene.
— Lee County Sheriff (@leesheriff) August 28, 2020
