Man Detained After Incendiary Device Lit At San Francisco Hall Of Justice
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- A person of interest was detained Thursday in connection with an incendiary device that was ignited at the San Francisco Hall of Justice, leading to a brief evacuation and the cancellation of court hearings for the rest of the day, according to authorities.
The San Francisco Fire Department tweeted about a fire at the Hall of Justice at about 11:30 a.m.
Police later confirmed that small explosion from the incendiary device was reported around 11:10 a.m. The device was set off in the building's lobby on the ground floor of 850 Bryant St., San Francisco police spokeswoman Officer Grace Gatpandan said.
A person of interest was detained in connection with the device.
No injuries were reported but the building was evacuated and remained closed as of 1 p.m. while authorities investigate, Gatpandan said.
The all-clear was given at 1:38 p.m. and people were allowed back inside, she said.
The investigation into the incident led officials to cancel court sessions for the remainder of the day.
