The Kennedy Center in D.C. has been cleared after staff and visitors were evacuated earlier Thursday over a reported bomb threat, according to officials.
According to a statement from the Kennedy Center, the threat was targeted at Shen Yun performances; the famed group was slated to on Thursday.
“Security acted swiftly, following existing protocols,” the statement read.Â
Shen Yun Performing Arts said in a statement that the show is still scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Earlier, the investigation shut down the Rock Creek Parkway between Virginia Ave NWÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýthe Roosevelt Bridge. The parkway has reopened, according to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Traffic.
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