Bomb squad detonates unattended suitcase outside Providence courthouse
by: Melanie DaSilva
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Judiciary said the Licht Judicial Complex in Providence was evacuated Tuesday morning due to a “security concern.”
Providence police told Target 12 the state bomb squad detonated an unattended suitcase that was found outside the building out of an abundance of caution.
The suitcase was not an explosive device, police added, and found it was filled with clothes.
A 12 News crew on scene heard people calling their loved ones to let them know everything was OK.
“The Judiciary would like to extend its deep appreciation to the Rhode Island State Police, Providence Police Department, and the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs who collaborated with the Judiciary to work swiftly to address the situation at hand,” a court spokesperson said.
People have since been let back inside.