JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 9:02 a.m. on 6/26- JSO’s incident report confirmed that the hazardous device was a suspected pipe bomb in the back of a car. The device was properly secured at the scene.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight bomb threat on 3rd Avenue.
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According to detectives, around 1:34 a.m. after getting calls about a potential bomb threat. Upon arrival, officers located a potentially destructive device.
Residents in nearby homes were told to evacuate for their safety, and people in the area outside the evacuation zone were told to shelter in place.
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JSO’s Hazardous Devices Unit responded, and the scene is no longer active. There is currently no information available on what the device was or if it was determined to be a real bomb.
At this time, police don’t believe any suspects are outstanding. Detectives believe they have identified and are in contact with all parties involved.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call JSO at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 866-845-TIPS.
Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and update you as events unfold.
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