At least one building has been evacuated because of a bomb threat in Springfield.
A message to media from the city commission office indicated that the threat "has prompted an immediate response from local and regional law enforcement . As a precautionary measure, the building has been evacuated, and authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our employees and residents. We are working to address this situation as swiftly as possible.
The message did not indicate which building had been evacuated, but later in the statement, the commission urged "the community to avoid the area surrounding City Hall vicinity while the investigation is ongoing and to report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through this matter."
The city of Springfield has been in the national spotlight this week as rumors have surfaced about Haitian immigrants stealing residents' pets and eating them.
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