19 Nov 2018 | 04:11 PM UTC
US: Bomb threat reported at school in Washington, DC, November 19
Bomb threat reported at school in Washington, DC, November 19; school evacuated and traffic disruptions reported
Event
A bomb threat was reported at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School in Washington, DC, at 09:30 (local time) on Monday, November 19. The school has been evacuated and the 700 block of 12th Street, SE has been closed by police. It is currently unclear if the threat is legitimate or a hoax; no injuries have been reported. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected around the school as authorities continue to investigate the situation.
Advice
Individuals in Washington, DC, are advised to avoid the area of the incident, monitor developments to the situation, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g. road closures).
