NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Police are investigating reports of an earlier bomb threat at the city courthouse.
Authorities notified the public of the threat via Twitter and asked people to avoid the area.
#NorfolkPD and @norfolkfireresc are investigating the report of a bomb threat at the Courthouse. Vehicle and the light rail travel will be impacted. Please avoid the area. @gohrt_com pic.twitter.com/CAcoiJ6Pqy
— Norfolk Police Dept (@NorfolkPD) September 15, 2022
News 3 had a crew in the courthouse, however, they were evacuated. As of 3 p.m., everyone was still being evacuated and according to our crews, they were being pushed back further and further.
Around 3:50 p.m., the bomb threat was lifted.
Vehicle and light rail travel was impacted by the investigation of the threat.
News 3 is working to learn more.
