Baton Rouge - Person detained following bomb threat at State Capitol

One person is in custody following bomb threats Monday evening at the State Capitol and Hollywood Casino in downtown Baton Rouge, State Police say.

Both buildings were evacuated as authorities are responding to bomb threats at each of the locations simultaneously.

Louisiana State Police were notified of the threats and is handling the investigation. The Baton Rouge Fire Department is on the scene as well.

It is unclear at this time if the two threats are related.

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