There was an evacuation of several buildings located in the 900 block of Keynote Circle in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, on Monday after a K-9 with the Federal Protective Service (FPS) sniffed out what authorities believe to be an explosive device.
Brooklyn Hts ~ Bomb Squad Requested - Keynote Circle - ~2:00~ bomb squad requested to an office complex after a k9 alerted to a live explosive at the homeland security office here,multiple buildings evacuated -NR
— NE Ohio Scanner (@NEO_Scan) June 15, 2026
The device was located in a UPS dropbox, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security, which has an ICE field office at 925 Keynote Circle:
"On June 15, 2026, Federal Protective Service was conducting a sweep of a publicly accessible lobby at a ICE office building in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. During the sweep, a K-9 alerted to a suspicious package in a UPS drop box," a spokesperson said.
"FPS immediately contacted local law enforcement and initiated a full evacuation of the facility as a precaution. The FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement arrived on the scene in coordination with FPS. The situation has been resolved and all clear has been given to reoccupy the building."
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) described the scene as a "hazardous device incident."
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
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As of this writing, it is not known what specific type of device was found, nor if there are any leads on any suspects. The FBI will be the lead investigators on this case, according to the ATF Columbus field division:
ATF personnel are responding to a hazardous device incident at 925 Keynote Circle in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. The FBI has assumed lead investigative responsibility for this event. Any information regarding the device or the ongoing investigation will be released by the FBI as it becomes available. All media inquiries should be directed to @fbicleveland.
ATF personnel are responding to a hazardous device incident at 925 Keynote Circle in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. The FBI has assumed lead investigative responsibility for this event. Any information regarding the device or the ongoing investigation will be released by the FBI as it… pic.twitter.com/lRZmgnNzv0
— ATF Columbus (@ATFColumbus) June 15, 2026
As RedState reported, it was, as usual, a pretty dangerous day for ICE officers in other parts of the country as well, with one agent being struck by a suspect's vehicle in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on Monday morning. The agent was able to fire shots at the vehicle, but the suspect managed to get away. The agent was being treated at a local hospital, and a manhunt is underway for the Peruvian illegal alien identified as Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, who DHS says came here under the Biden-Harris administration.
"There is a pattern of vehicle attacks against our officers," ICE wrote in a statement on X. "Our law enforcement officers are facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks against them."
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