Colorado State Capitol closed while bomb threat is investigated
DENVER – Colorado State Patrol closed the Capitol Tuesday night to check the entire building following a bomb threat.
The building was evacuated just after 4 p.m. and police were searching the building room by room. The Capitol is set to reopen Wednesday morning.
People wait outside the Colorado Capitol building after being evacuated because of a bomb threat. Photo via twitter, @kevintorres
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, center, joins outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware second from right, to speak at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, center, smiles while surrounded by teammates at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
From left, Denver Broncos practice squad running back Kapri Bibbs, defensive back Taurean Nixon, linebacker Shane Ray, backup quarterback Trevor Siemian and strong safety David Bruton celebrate at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, left, and cornerback Kayvon Webster acknowledge the crowd at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A young boy has his face painted in the colors of the Denver Broncos as he looks on at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
From left, Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray joins cornerback Chris Harris and running back C.J. Anderson in admiring the Lombardi Trophy at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
John Bowlen, son of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, hoists up the Lombardi Trophy at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fans gather at a rally to honor the Denver Broncos for their victory in Super Bowl 50 following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95), flanked by teammates, holds the Lombardi Trophy at a rally following a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
In this image taken with a fisheye lens, confetti, shot out of cannons, fills the air during a rally following a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos fans cheer and hold up signs during a rally after a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, hoists the Lombardi Trophy as John Bowlen, son of team owner Pat Bowlen, looks on at a rally following a parade through downtown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. Fans crowded into Denver’s downtown to salute the Broncos for the team’s victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith, left, caresses the Lombardi Trophy as nose tackle Sylvester Williams holds the trophy during a rally following a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Denver.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Thousands gathered to welcome home the Broncos with a parade and rally in downtown Denver on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette
Thousands gathered to welcome home the Broncos with a parade and rally in downtown Denver on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette
Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr. and running back C.J. Anderson (left to right) look over the Lombardi Trophy as it was passed around during on the stage at the Denver Civic Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. A million people gathered to welcome home the Broncos with a parade and rally in downtown Denver on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Photo by Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette