A screenshot of Google Maps shows the location of the Columbus Division of Police-Headquarters.

Columbus Police Headquarters Evacuated After Explosion Reports

The Columbus Division of Police-Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated Tuesday night over reported explosions, local media reported.

Ohio’s 10-TV reported that “officers are heading down the stairwells,” according to its Twitter account.

A loud noise similar to a blast was heard in the building at the headquarters, located at the 100 block of Marconi Boulevard at around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the station.

The Columbus Dispatch reported that reports of alleged explosion were called in at around 7:30 p.m. There was no smoke visible.

An officer reported smelling gunpowder at the time when it occurred.

Fire crews and police officers were going to each nearby building checking for the source.

Columbus Police Sergeant Rich Weiner told 10-TV there were no injuries.

Streets surrounding the headquarters were closed.

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