Suspicious package near federal courthouse in Miami temporarily shuts down roadway

Miami Police Department's Bomb Squad outside federal courthouse in Miami. (WPLG)

MIAMI – Miami police are investigating after someone called authorities to report a suspicious package found Thursday morning near a guard gate by the James Lawrence Federal Justice Building.

Police confirmed that they responded to 99 NE Fourth St. around 6:30 a.m. to investigate.

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The police department’s bomb squad responded to the scene to assess the situation.

Northeast First Avenue was shut down between Third and Fifth Streets, but has since reopened.

No other details were immediately released.


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