ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The lockdown has been lifted at the Maryland State House after a security threat, officials say.
Annapolis Police got a call of a threat to the State Capital around 5 p.m.
Police say they got a call from a man saying they were armed with a gun. He said he was going to enter the State House through the rear door and "shoot everyone" he saw.
Staff members, personnel community members were asked to shelter in place and listen to directions from law enforcement according to the Governor's office.
Maryland State Police, Annapolis Police and Maryland Capital Police swept the State House based on the phoned-in threat.
The top floor of the building was cleared first and once the bottom floor and the grounds were cleared, an all clear was given.
"We want to thank all the law enforcement officers who responded today. We and everyone else in the legislative complex are grateful for their presence as we continue to do the people’s work," said in a joint statement from Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones.
"Our family is grateful for the members of the Maryland Capitol Police, Maryland State Police, Annapolis Police Department, and the Anne Arundel County Police Department who secured the State House Grounds and kept us safe today. These brave men and women aren’t just Maryland’s finest – they’re Maryland’s promise. They define what it means to be a Marylander," said Governor Moore.
According to Annapolis Police, the State House was cleared and no suspect was found.
