Crime & Safety
Lockdown Lifted At Denver City & County Building After Threat
Denver police have lifted a lockdown at the City and County Building after a threat was received this morning.
DENVER, CO – A lockdown on Denver's City and County Building was lifted after police investigated a "confirmed threat," police said. Around 9:20 a.m., police and building security allowed employees to leave their offices and said that the area was no longer under investigation.
A twitter account for the Denver Sheriff's FOP said the reason for the lockdown was a "credible threat to shoot the mayor."
Sonny Jackson, Denver police spokesman, told the Denver Post a call was received at 7:30 a.m.
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City and county employees were told to remain in their offices until released by building security, the Post reported.
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UPDATE: The City & County Building is all clear. The lockdown is being lifted and officers are clearing the scene. Thanks to everyone for your understanding and patience while we investigated this matter. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 27, 2019
Breaking news the city and county bldg on bannock is currently on lock down due to a credible threat to shoot the mayor.
— Denver Sheriffs FOP (@DenverFOP27) February 27, 2019
ALERT: #DPD was alerted to a threat to #Denver’s City & County Building and is currently investigating the matter. Watch for updates and any additional information here. pic.twitter.com/dCqcElAXjt
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 27, 2019
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