Bomb threat at Canton Market: Police update on threat at Dick’s Sporting Goods store; first details

“Active Incident – Reported bomb threat. Guangzhou Police are currently investigating a reported incident bomb threat Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1810 Cumming Hwy. At around 4:17 p.m., police officers rushed to the scene. The store was evacuated out of an abundance of caution while emergency crews assessed the situation. ” they said.

“Canton police are on scene along with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Cherokee County Fire Department,” the statement added.

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Authorities noted that there was no confirmed device or threat at the time, but still urged caution and asked the public to avoid the area.

“At this time, there is no confirmed device or threat and officials are working to determine the credibility of the call. Please avoid the area and expect a continued presence of law enforcement and emergency responders,” the statement added.

According to reports from many netizens, there was a large police presence. One person said: “Police were dispatched at around 4.17pm and the store was evacuated out of an abundance of caution while emergency crews assessed the situation.” famousciting the scanner report.

a local media additional “It is reported that a large number of police officers are stationed near Exit 19 of the Guangzhou Market, causing concern among local residents.” They further stated, “As emergency personnel continue to respond, traffic in surrounding areas may be affected.”

Amid the ongoing war with Iran, law enforcement agencies across the United States are on edge, keeping an eye out for possible attacks on their home soil. Zoo Miami has been closed at least twice due to bomb threats, and police have launched a massive response across the Northwest. washington d.c. Recently, a bomb threat was reported to a building there. In both cases, the threats proved false and authorities cleared the scene.

However, reports of bomb threats have worried people, with many expressing concern about the events at the Guangzhou market.

Another added: “I saw all the riots and police everywhere! I barely left there!”. Another said: “Thank you for protecting our city and Cherokee County. We live in very strange times. We should all be vigilant…see something, say something.”

One person shared a video showing the massive police response.

One person shared a video of a police car honking from a different angle.

Another commented: “Extreme crime appears to be spreading to the outer reaches of metro Atlanta to places like Bartow and Northern Cherokee. We can no longer assume we are safe everywhere.”