Colorado State Patrol Investigates Suspicious Device Found at State Capitol in Denver

Description: Colorado State Patrol investigates a suspicious device found outside the State Capitol in Denver. The device was deemed safe, and the evacuation was lifted. Read the full Press release from Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office...

Update** CSP Investigating Suspicious Device Left at Capitol

One in custody

(DENVER COUNTY, CO) - At approximately 11:29 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol arrested a 32-year-old male suspect. The Colorado State Patrol transferred custody of the male suspect to the Denver Police Department.

CSP Investigating Suspicious Device Left at Capitol

There is no ongoing hazard at the Capitol

(DENVER COUNTY, COLO) - At approximately 10:34 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol found a suspicious device, designed to look like an explosive device, on a windowsill outside of the east Capitol entrance.

The Capitol was evacuated at approximately 11:12 a.m. as a precautionary measure, and the area was secured. Lincoln Street and 14th Avenue were closed.

The Denver Police Department Bomb Squad arrived on scene at approximately 11:14 a.m. After testing, the device was found not to be a threat to the public. The evacuation order was lifted at 11:49 a.m.

Both roadways were reopened after the evacuation order was lifted.

The Colorado State Patrol has identified a person of interest who may have information about this device. There is no ongoing hazard at the Capitol.

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