‘Suspicious package' found near Federal Building shuts down downtown DSM road
UPDATE: The DMPD announced that the suspicious packaged was not an explosive or other dangerous device and that it has been turned over to the Federal Protective Service for further investigation.
Walnut Street has been reopened to traffic.
ORIGINAL STORY:
DES MOINES, Iowa — A downtown Des Moines road is closed as the Des Moines Police Department conducts a suspicious package investigation.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Floyd County highway
According to the DMPD, shortly before 12:30 p.m. the Federal Protective Service reported that a 'suspicious package' had been placed outside of the Neal Smith Federal Building near a sidewalk.
The DMPD said its bomb squad is on scene and that there's no indication of immediate danger to the area. Walnut Street between 2nd Avenue to 3rd Street will remain shut down until the investigation is completed.
Additional information will be released when made available.
Metro News:
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