Reports of a bomb threat led officials to close Jamestown City Hall this week.

According to our sister-station, 92.7 The Wave, Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns reports, on Tuesday, a resident was cleaning when she found a .50 caliber rifle round and brought it to the police department for disposal.

She stated that she was told it contained a liquid that could kill several people if it exploded, prompting police to secure the area and evacuate nearby buildings including city hall.

Kerns said the comment was not malicious and no threat was made.

As an extra precaution, Kentucky State Police also responded to help secure the area.

The scene was cleared around 10am.

The Jamestown Fire Department, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, & Emergency Management also responded, and Russell Springs authorities were on standby.