Arizona Capitol Executive Tower evacuated after threat involving white powder – ABC15 Arizona

Arizona Capitol Executive Tower evacuated after threat involving white powder  ABC15 Arizona

The Executive Tower at the Arizona State Capitol was evacuated Thursday after a targeted threat.On Thursday afternoon, the Arizona Secretary of State's office received an envelope with white powder, which was opened by staff.Officials say the office immediately called law enforcement, isolated the material and people who were exposed, evacuated all other employees, and shut off floor access.Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is expected to provide an update on the incident around 8 a.m. Friday. Watch live at that time in the video player below: Secretary Fontes issued the following statement Thursday:Secretary Fontes spoke exclusively to ABC15 after a staff member opened the envelope containing the white powder.

"I'm angry as hell," he told ABC15. "Threats of violence against basically clerks in government offices, it's unconscionable." There are no reported injuries at this time. Governor Katie Hobbs' Office tells ABC15 she was not inside the tower at the time, saying: "The Governor and her team thank the brave first responders who responded swiftly to the incident.”Authorities have not identified the powder or who sent the envelope. This remains an active investigation. AZDPS, including its Hazardous Materials Response Team, and the FBI are responding to the incident.The FBI says they've been investigating similar threats to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State offices and their related election officials. Here's their