Hazmat crew called to downtown Milwaukee for suspicious package

A Hazmat crew was called to downtown Milwaukee on Friday afternoon for a report of a suspicious package.

The Milwaukee Fire Department said it was called to Broadway and Wisconsin Avenue about 2:25 p.m. The package was determined to not be hazardous.


It is the same building where U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore has an office.

An all-clear has been given.

Federal authorities are investigating letters with  suspicious substances  that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide.

On Wednesday, a suspicious mail piece addressed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission was deemed not dangerous after a review, the agency said.
#wisn   #crimewatchmilwaukee