Library of Congress Bomb Threat: Facts You Need to Know

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US Capitol Police said on August 19 2021 they were investigating a truck parked near the Library of Congress that possibly had explosives inside.

Floyd Ray Roseberry of North Carolina has been identified by police as the man in the truck.

The Cannon office building, which serves the U.S. Congress, was evacuated in response to the incident. The Supreme Court was also evacuated.

Capitol Police described the incident as an “active bomb threat investigation.” The FBI and ATF worked with the Capitol Police to respond to the threat.

Response To Possible Truck Explosives

AP: Area “Evacuated.” “AP sources: Police investigating report of possible explosive in truck near Library of Congress, area being evacuated.” [AP]

Capitol Police Responded To “Suspicious Vehicle” Near Library of Congress. “The USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress.  Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information.” [US Capitol Police]

FBI: “Responding” With Partners To Truck Incident. “The FBI Washington Field Office’s National Capital Response Squad is responding with our partners, including @CapitolPolice, to reports of a suspicious vehicle and bomb threat near the Library of Congress.” [FBI]

Report: Negotiators Engaged With Man In Truck With Reported Explosives. “Police are responding to claim of explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress. They’re sending negotiators to engage with a man in the truck making the threat.” [Jim Sciutto]

Vehicle Drove On To Sidewalk Near Library, Suspect Sighted Holding Device. “A vehicle has been driven on to a sidewalk & a suspect is inside the vehicle holding something in his hand.” [Diane Macedo]

DC Metro Trains Avoid US Capitol Station After Threat. “DC Metro rail trains will bypass station near US Capitol (Capitol South) due to emergency response and security incident near Library of Congress” [Scott MacFarlane]

Library of Congress Bomb Threat Investigation Videos

Video: Police respond to truck with possible explosives near Library of Congress:

Video: Police set up perimeter near Capitol complex, tell Library of Congress employees to leave:

Congressional Response, Evacuations

Congressman Thanks Police For Responding To Possible Library of Congress Threat. “US Capitol Police are responding to a security situation on Capitol Hill, please avoid the area especially around the Library of Congress. Thank you law enforcement for working to keep everyone safe.” [Rep. Don Beyer]

Security Alert Issued For Capitol Hill Buildings. “Police issue this alert to those officials on the Hill. Madison Bldg: Internal security alert: “move inside office, lock door, take cover and remain silent.” Jefferson: “evacuate.”” [Billy House]

Capitol Hill Staffers Told To Shelter In Place. “NOW: Staffers in Madison have been advised to shelter in place and staffers in Jefferson have been ordered to evacuate as Police investigate a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress.” [Chris Cioffi]

Background

Library of Congress Is Research Library Serving The US Congress. “The Library of Congress (LC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. The library is housed in three buildings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.” [Wikipedia]

Pipe Bomb Was Sent To Democratic Headquarters In January. “The incident comes months after a pipe bomb was left at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee in Washington a day before thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in January.” [AP]

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