Bomb threat called into Lakewood Church; no explosives found

Bomb threat at Lakewood Church investigated; no explosive found

The bomb threat was called shortly before 7pm, but authorities found no explosives.

A bomb threat was called into Lakewood Church on Tuesday evening, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department. The call was received at 6:42 p.m., according to the HPD Watch Command.

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Authorities, including HPD, the Houston Fire Department, and bomb disposal experts, are currently working to assess a suspicious package found at the church's entrance.

Although no explosive device has been found so far, the scene remains active.

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