MCCO: 'Suspected explosive device' safely removed from office

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Marion County Coroner's Office stated an investigation occurred on Friday morning after a reported bomb threat at the office.




According to officials with the office, a deceased individual arrived at the Marion County Coroner's Office from an incident in another county with "what appeared to be a suspected explosive device on the body."




Officials said after the suspected device was discovered, the bomb squad was called in. The threat was reported at around 8 a.m. on Friday.

"We are relieved to report that the device has been safely removed from our premises. At this time, all of our staff are safe and there is no ongoing threat," officials from the Marion County Coroner's Office said in a statement to FOX59/CBS4. "We appreciate the public's understanding that we cannot release further details as this matter remains under investigation. 




In a statement from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the suspicious item was safely removed from the building.




"This is not believed to be a targeted act of violence toward any person(s) or entity," IMPD's statement read. "All employees have returned to the building."










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