Crime & Safety

CT Capitol Building Put On 'Lockdown': Reports

Police Tuesday afternoon swarmed the state capitol in Hartford after a reported threat by a disturbed person.

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The Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford was put on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a report of a disturbed individual threatening violence against the site.
The Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford was put on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a report of a disturbed individual threatening violence against the site. (Patch Graphics)

HARTFORD, CT — A tense situation unfolded at the Connecticut state capitol building Tuesday afternoon after a report of an emotionally disturbed person there amid threats of violence.

According to WVIT Channel 30, the building was put on lockdown as capitol police searched for a person who claimed to have weapons and explosives where the state government operates.

WFSB Channel 3 reported the situation involved a person having a crisis, prompting officers to swarm the building.

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