The El Paso Police Department Bomb Squad is on the scene this afternoon in Northeast El Paso, checking out a possible hazardous item on the 12500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near the North Hills Crossing shopping center. Police say a 911 call about the object came in shortly after 1 p.m., and bomb technicians moved in as crews began assessing the situation. Officials have not released further details while the investigation continues.
According to KVIA, El Paso Police officials confirmed the call and said the Bomb Squad remained on the 12500 block through the afternoon. KVIA also noted that the North Hills Crossing shopping center sits on that block and indicated it would provide updates as more information comes out.
Where The Call Came In
Bomb Squad responses to suspicious items have popped up in El Paso in recent months, and many of those calls end up being precautionary. Hoodline previously covered a Downtown municipal court response in December that drew similar attention from local outlets as officials worked to clear the scene.
Safety Steps For Residents
If you come across an unattended package or object, federal guidance says you should not touch it and should call 911 so trained technicians can check it out. The Department of Homeland Security recommends isolating the item, avoiding the use of cellphones near it, and following instructions from responding officers until they declare the area safe.
What To Expect Next
KVIA reports it will update its coverage as police release more details. Motorists are advised to keep an eye on local media for any lane or access restrictions in the area. We will continue to monitor official updates from the El Paso Police Department and report new information as it becomes available.
