Suspicious package reported at federal courthouse in Bridgeport

A suspicious package was reported at the federal courthouse at 915 Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport on Friday morning, according to Bridgeport Police.

The package has been successfully removed from the area and there is no threat now.

The officials said the State Police Department and Federal Marshals were handling the incident.

Bridgeport police and firefighters were also on the scene to assist.

Suspicious package reported at 915 Lafayette at the Federal Courthouse. State PD and Federal Marshals handling the incident. #BPD and #BFD on scene to assist as needed.

— Bridgeport Police (@bptpolice) September 13, 2019

Further details are awaited.

This is a developing story.