In a tense standoff in Phoenix, the police department's bomb squad successfully dismantled a potential threat at an apartment complex, after a woman left a "suspicious item" in the front office on 24th Street, near Thomas Road. The item was identified as "an explosive type of compound" by authorities, prompting an immediate response Monday night, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
Bomb Squad Detectives are investigating a suspicious item found in the front office of 3024 North 24th Street, a local apartment complex. Due to evacuations, 24th Street between Earll Dr. and Pinchot Ave. will be shut down. pic.twitter.com/gDVHcXIAho
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) May 28, 2024
The ordeal began when a woman entered the complex's office at The View apartments and made a threat to the employee, followed by dropping off the item that triggered the evacuation of the nearby areas. A handful of apartments were cleared out as a precaution, after which an investigation confirmed the item as an explosive. Several streets, including a stretch of 24th Street between Pinchot Avenue and Earll Drive, were shut down for the safety of community members, as noted by AZ Family.
The woman responsible for planting the explosive was detained and ultimately arrested. She is expected to face charges and will be booked into jail, as per AZ Family. In the wake of her detention, the bomb squad continued their sweep and confirmed that no additional explosives were found on the premises, allowing relieved residents to return to their homes.
Following the thorough search, the roads were eventually reopened as the bomb squad concluded operations at the apartment community, as detailed by FOX 10 Phoenix.
