Phone threat prompts King County Courthouse evacuation
Mar 14, 2014, 3:01 PM | Updated: 3:04 pm
The King Courthouse in downtown Seattle was evacuated and remained closed Friday afternoon after courthouse staff received a threatening phone call.
The Seattle Police Department’s arson and bomb squad responded to the courthouse, at 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Officials said the threatening call came in at about 1:15 p.m.
Police continue investigating and are working to find the caller.
This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates
