CHARLOTTE — An all-clear has been given in a police investigation Tuesday night outside of the Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte.
A contracted bomb-sniffing K-9 was alerted to a trash can that was emptied out.
“It was determined there is no threat identified at this time,” CMPD tweeted.
There is no bomb threat to the Spectrum facility or to the concert. This was a routine check to the facility and a dog alerted to a trash can. Active investigation. CMPD will share more as it becomes available. https://t.co/uq0AkL10SW
— CMPD News (@CMPD) September 21, 2022
Traffic will resume and roads will reopen shortly after equipment and personnel are cleared from the scene, CMPD tweeted.
The Transit Center was evacuated and the CityLYNX Gold was shut down during the investigation, CATS tweeted. The Blue Line was also delayed. The CTC was temporarily relocated to South Mint Street and West Carson Boulevard, CATS stated.
Due to police activity in the area, the CityLYNX Gold Line is not operating at this time.
— CATSRideTransit (@CATSRideTransit) September 20, 2022
The Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) has been evacuated.
The LYNX Blue Line is also experiencing delays.
Please stay clear of the area for your safety. Updates to follow. #CLTNews
Normal transit operations resumed after 9 p.m.
Popstar Karol G performed at the Spectrum Center Tuesday night.
The Transit Center is shut down and CMPD has the entire block roped off to the Spectrum Center. CMPD has not released any information thus far @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/Lxw1wONeqx
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 20, 2022
The Spectrum Center tweeted earlier, “Important info for guests coming to tonight’s Karol G concert: The Trade Street Entrance is currently closed. All guests should enter from 5th Street.”
Important info for guests coming to tonight’s Karol G concert: The Trade Street Entrance is currently closed. All guests should enter from 5th Street.
— Spectrum Center (@spectrumcenter) September 20, 2022
Many fans were not deterred by the police presence.
“Nothing will stop me,” said Paula Beltran. “Not even my husband will stop me.”
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