The State Capitol building was locked down Tuesday afternoon as police searched for a person that reported they were "looking to do harm," according to authorities.
Capitol police told NBC Connecticut that they received a phone call at 3:20 p.m. from the Hartford Police Department about a possible emotionally disturbed person at the capitol.
The person told police that they have weapons, and possibly explosives, and they "intend to kill everyone at the Capitol," according to police.
Officers swept the area to check on the report. The building was instructed to follow lockdown protocols, which means no one can go in or out of the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building.
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Authorities began an immediate search of capitol grounds. They searched vehicles and stationed officers at all entrances.
Capitol police said explosive dogs responded out of an abundance of caution, and the FBI has been contacted.
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The legislative session at the capitol was not impacted.
"Our response, and the quick and decisive deployment of resources, let us return to our normal security screening and protocols in a timely fashion," Lt. Gregory Wimble with State Capitol Police said in a statement.
Several police agencies responded to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
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