Noncredible threat causes evacuations at the Justice Center in downtown Fort Myers

Writer: Joey Pellegrino
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Lee County Justice center and courthouse downtown fort myers
Lee County Justice center and courthouse. Credit: 20th Judicial Circuit.

Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a threat Wednesday afternoon.

“We’re currently investigating a threat at the justice center in downtown. No danger to public, but all necessary precautions are being taken.”

LCSO deemed the credit noncredible and re-opened all roads.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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