UPDATE: A lockdown in downtown Providence was lifted after no threat was found, officials say.
Providence City Hall was evacuated and people in the downtown area were asked to remain indoors Tuesday as police dealt with what city officials referred to as an"active law enforcement incident," but no threat was found.
The City of Providence sent out a tweet at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday asking people to avoid the area of Washington Street downtown.Aerial footage showed multiple police cruisers in the area of Providence City Hall. Providence police told WJAR that City Hall had been evacuated.Sign up for NECN newsletters.The area has been cleared and no threats were found. All restrictions Downtown have been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.
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