JUST IN: Alexandria City Hall investigated after bomb threat

Published April 12, 2024 at 12:38PM

A K9 unit investigating a bomb threat at Alexandria City Hall, 301 King Street, on April 12, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

There was a bomb threat at Alexandria City Hall, 301 King Street, on April 12, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria City Hall at 301 King Street was investigated this afternoon after a bomb threat was sent, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The Arlington Police Department sent a K9 unit to investigate just before 12 p.m., and a sweep was conducted of the building, but it was not evacuated.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are sweeping the building and investigating a potential threat,” APD Communications Director Tracy Walker said. “But we have not evacuated the building.”

APD wrapped up its investigation of the building at 12:45 p.m.

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James Cullum

Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.