Protests over the officer-involved shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott continued in Charlotte Sunday outside the Panthers game, but on Tuesday, attention turned to police headquarters, which was evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.
Bomb squad evacuating @CMPD as we speak. Was walking in with NAACP and we were told to immediately evacuate. @FOX46News pic.twitter.com/RdezKq544o
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) September 27, 2016
Bomb squad called to CMPD Headquarters due to suspicious package WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/ESiTXWtxmp pic.twitter.com/d59fFSMaQx
— NBC Charlotte (@wcnc) September 27, 2016
What we know— CMPD headquarters has been evacuated due to a suspicious package found in the mail room. Bomb squad is on scene.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 27, 2016
Protesters have left after yelling at police and media for about 30 minutes @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/s7YbG5lAIt
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 27, 2016
Fortunately, that threat appeared to be nothing more than a threat.
#BREAKING: "Suspicious pkg" at #CMPD reportedly had cell phone, flashlight & bulb in it. Unsure if actual bomb. Checking at secure location.
— Molly Grantham WBTV (@MollyGrantham) September 27, 2016
Still, police officers and their families say they, too, have been living in fear over the past week. Savannah Levins of WCNC spoke with the wife of a 20-year veteran of the force but concealed her face due to reports of threats being made against officers and their families.
Police families in Charlotte face threats, fear https://t.co/6h3z8Yt2iP via @WCNC
— Savannah Levins (@LevinsReports) September 28, 2016
“My heart wants people to know there’s a face behind that badge, there’s a husband, a wife, a brother, a son,” the unidentified woman said.
Some citizens already know and appreciate that fact and have been sending the police handwritten notes of thanks.
Charlotte community shows kindness to police https://t.co/IZ3GQvL5lV via @WCNC
— Savannah Levins (@LevinsReports) September 27, 2016
One protester who was busy giving free hugs during a demonstrations explained, “This uniform doesn’t make him a robot, just like your uniform and your skin color don’t make you a criminal.”
We are overwhelmed by the show of support from the community! pic.twitter.com/hxH0Fq7byJ
— CMPD News (@CMPD) September 27, 2016
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