![]() NYPD told Newsweek the investigation is ongoing but advised people to stay away from the Columbus Circle area.Įarlier Wednesday potential explosive devices addressed to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were intercepted by Secret Service. Striking scene as alarm went off as and were on air.- Oliver Darcy October 24, 2018 We are being evacuated right now at time warner center in NYC. "Striking scene as alarm went off as and were on air," Darcy tweeted. CNN reporter Oliver Darcy tweeted that employees at CNN, which has office space in the building, were being evacuated. Plans included building multiple outdoor ranges and a tactical village for training for real-life situations.Ī suspicious package was found at the Time Warner Center building in New York City, prompting evacuations on Wednesday morning.Ī New York Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson confirmed to Newsweek that at least one suspicious package was found and that the bomb squad was called to investigate. In 2017, the city announced a $275 million investment to modernize the facility in Rodman's Neck, according to the New York Times. The firing range has been used by the NYPD for decades for essential weapons training and to practice situations that may require the use of deadly force. The device is being taken to Rodman's Neck Firing Range in the Bronx where it will be disassembled and examined. The law enforcement source added that the "viable explosive device" was discovered in the mailroom of the building. EDT-A law enforcement source told Newsweek the package was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan, care of CNN. "We have the best law enforcement agencies, we're all working together, we're all here and we're all going to go about our daily lives enjoying this beautiful city and state."Īfter FBI special agents bomb technicians and members of the NYPD figure out how to transport the bomb, it will be taken to the FBI's lab for additional testing. We refuse to allow them to make us afraid of going through our daily lives," Cuomo said. The governor confirmed that a similar device was sent to his office in New York City and that he wouldn't be surprised if more are discovered. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said "terrorism only works if you let it work," and added that "terrorist thugs" will not defeat resilient New Yorkers. He added that the packaging also contained a suspicious powder that is currently being tested. EDT-During a press briefing, NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller confirmed that the package sent to CNN's office in New York City included a pipe bomb.
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