Update: CHP provides details about person, two vehicles sought in connection with California State Capitol building threat.
A person connected to two shootings near Sacramento was sought in Thursday's threat that led to the evacuation of the California State Capitol building, the California Highway Patrol said.
Lawmakers and staff members were warned Thursday of a 'credible' threat to the Capitol building, forcing a delay and evacuations. The California Highway Patrol, which serves as the state police, notified the Senate of the threat, according to a message from the Secretary of the Senate's office. The CHP issued a statement later Thursday morning, saying the agency was seeking an individual involved in recent shootings in Roseville and Citrus Heights, located northeast of Sacramento, in connection with the threat.. The hospital was locked down after the shooting, reported at about 9 p.m. Details about the Citus Heights shooting were not available.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
The two vehicles were described as a tan 2002 Ford F-150 with California license plate 6V04299 and a 1996 white Acura Integra with California license plate 6FWU532. The CHP urged anyone who sees the vehicles to call 911.
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