‘Suspected bomb’ removed from Kent, WA City Hall campus

KENT, Wash. - Kent police are investigating a suspected bomb left at the City Hall campus, but have safely removed the device.

Authorities say there was an incident involving a "suspected military-grade undetonated explosive" being brought to City Hall campus Monday afternoon. Officers evacuated City Hall, the Centennial Building and the police station, and closed the area around 220 Fourth Ave S, as well as W Gowe St between Fourth and Second Ave S.

Police safely removed the device and will reopen the buildings shortly.

A bomb squad is currently evaluating the scene at City Hall.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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