Springfield City Hall in Ohio Evacuated After Bomb Threats

The bomb threat was issued to multiple facilities via email, city officials said.

A man walks past the Springfield City Hall after bomb threats were made against buildings earlier in the day in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 12, 2024. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images

A bomb threat issued to facilities in Springfield, Ohio, prompted the evacuation and closure of Springfield City Hall, city officials said in a Sept. 12 statement.

Officials were alerted to the threat via an email message at 8:24 a.m. on Sept. 12, according to the statement posted on social media. The bomb threat was emailed to multiple agencies and media outlets.