An object, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was found on the Great Seal in front of the Capitol Building by a pedestrian Tuesday morning. The pedestrian brought the object inside the capitol building where Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers were alerted.
As a precaution, the Capitol Building was evacuated at approximately 9:45 am, and troopers secured the area while multiple agencies responded to the situation. Agencies involved in the investigation include the WHP, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming DCI, the Joint EOD Team, Cheyenne Fire Rescue, AMR, FBI, ATF, and the Department of Homeland Security.
At approximately 12:07 p.m., the area of 21st to 26th Streets between Carey Ave and Central Ave was cordoned off as Drones and K-9 units swept the area. At approximately 2:35 p.m., all streets but 26th were reopened, while 26th was reopened at approximately 4:30 p.m. The Capitol Building was closed for the rest of the day, and is open for business Wednesday.
This incident continues as an active investigation as information is still being sought in this incident. Anyone with information, images or recordings of suspicious activity contact the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation.