Shelter-in-Place lifted after a suspicious suitcase was found near Children’s Hospital

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has lifted a shelter in place outside the Children's Hospital near 4000 Briargate Pkwy.

Law enforcement officials tell KRDO that a call came in around 4:15 p.m. regarding a suspicious suitcase strapped to a bus stop bench.

Officials say Explosive Ordnance Disposal was requested.

Peaks Alert says it is clear to resume normal activity.

KRDO13 is still working to learn further information.

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