Written by Explosive device found in Downtown Renton
Robert P Onishi
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 3:40 PM
This press release is approved for immediate release, and provides information about an explosive device found in Downtown Renton this afternoon.
Thank you,
Det. Robert Onishi
Renton Police Department
1055 S Grady Way
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June 22, 2011
For more information contact:
Det. Robert Onishi, Public Information Officer, Renton Police Department, 425-430-7529
Explosive device found in Downtown Renton
At about 12:25 PM on 6/22/11, Renton Police responded to a report of a suspicious object found in Downtown Renton. Responding Officers located a small explosive device near Downtown Renton Library, along the Cedar River. As a precaution, the Library was evacuated, and traffic diverted around the Liberty Park/Library area. An ordinance disposal unit from the Port of Seattle neutralized the device, and normal traffic flow has resumed. Renton Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating this case.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Renton Police at (425) 430-7500, reference case 11-6291.
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Dear KCLS supporters, I humbly ask that you wait till we empty the current library before destroying it. Thank you.
Randy, can you comment on what happened at the Renton library last night. There were several police cars, at least 4 policemen on bicycle, 2 medic vehicles and 2 fire trucks.
It appeared that someone was shot and another individual was chased into the bushes and then apprehended.
It was a very volital situation with so many families with children in the vacinity.