Capitol Police are investigating the origins of a letter containing what they called 'concerning language' reported by staff at the office of the House Jan. 6 committee chair.
A spokesperson for Thompson did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Axios."This afternoon Congressional staff inside the Rayburn House Office Building reported that they received a letter with concerning language," the USCP said Tuesday in a"We just screened it and determined it not to have anything dangerous inside.
Powder was not found inside."said they "take all concerning statements and threats seriously" and are "now working to determine who sent the letter and why."The USCP had sent out several internal emails to Capitol staff and personnel warning them to "AVOID THIS AREA," and directing those at offices in the immediate vicinity to "shelter in place at this time.
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