All-Clear Given After Suspicious Package Reported In Southeast

(Updated at 12 p.m. Tuesday): WASHINGTON, DC — Police gave the all-clear after a suspicious package was reported near the Library of Congress in Southeast Washington Tuesday morning.

The package was reported at Independence Avenue and 1st St., SE., according to authorities.

U.S. Park Police closed Independence Avenue between 1st Street, SE and 1st Street, SW.

This is a developing story. Patch will update this post as more information becomes available.

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