Arizona supreme court evacuated after package tests positive for explosives

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Abené ClaytonJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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The Arizona Supreme Court building in Phoenix was evacuated on Monday morning after a suspicious package tested positive for a homemade explosive substance. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of the package around 8 am, and multiple agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco, joined the investigation. At approximately 10:30 am, staff were sent home and the building was evacuated. Buildings in the surrounding area, including the Department of Education, were also evacuated as a precaution. The investigation is being led by the state's Department of Public Safety and the Phoenix Police Department.

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Arizona Department of Education 40% Phoenix 50% Phoenix Police Department 60% United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 70% Arizona Department of Public Safety ×480% Arizona Supreme Court ×490%

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Phoenix

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