Bomb threat at Kennedy Center cleared; Shen Yun shows to go on
Kennedy Center evacuated over bomb threat — security gives all clear
A bomb threat at the Kennedy Center prompted an evacuation and road closures Thursday afternoon, but security has since given the all-clear. The scheduled Shen Yun performances are expected to proceed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bomb threat at the Kennedy Center prompted an evacuation and road closures Thursday afternoon, but security has since given the all-clear, and performances will proceed as scheduled, according to a center spokesperson.
Kennedy Center bomb threat
What we know:
The threat specifically targeted Shen Yun, a Chinese performing arts troupe scheduled to hold shows at the venue from Feb. 20 through March 2.
The U.S. Park Police launched an investigation, leading to heightened security measures and temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
Authorities closed Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway in both directions between Virginia Avenue and Parkway Drive, Northwest, as well as Virginia Avenue westbound at 27th Street, Northwest. All lanes have since reopened.
What we don't know:
Park police have not provided details on the origin of the threat, and it remains unclear who made the call.
Officials have not confirmed whether any explosives were ever present at the Kennedy Center.