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FBI investigates reported incendiary device at downtown Atlanta immigration complex
The FBI is investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the federal building at 180 Ted Turner Drive SW around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Authorities reported no injuries, no active fire and no known threat to public safety.
Federal investigators are examining reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night, Oct. 20.
The FBI said the incident was reported at about 9:30 p.m. at 180 Ted Turner Drive SW, the location of Atlanta’s immigration court and an ICE office. FBI personnel and evidence response technicians were at the scene collecting evidence.
Atlanta police said they were responding to a report of a possible object thrown at the address. The investigation was active and ongoing, police said. No injuries or active fire were reported, and the FBI said there was no known threat to public safety.
Authorities had not released further details about the object or the circumstances surrounding the incident.