SUNRISE, Fla.-- (AP) The Broward Sheriff's Office is using a bomb squad robot in the investigation of a suspicious package at the office of Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz, the former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee.
The investigation is taking place at Wasserman Schultz's office on the Sawgrass Corporate Parkway in Sunrise.
The congresswoman was in Coral Gables, along with Hillary Clinton, at a campaign event for Donna Shalala on Wednesday morning.
Aventura Police investigated a suspicious package that was delivered to its Government Center where Debbie Wasserman Schultz also has an office. Investigators later determined it was safe and not related to other national incidents.
U.S. Rep. Wasserman Schultz issued this statement:
"This morning my office in Sunrise, Florida was evacuated due to a suspicious package. In an abundance of caution, my office in Aventura, Florida was also evacuated. I have been in direct contact with the FBI and other law enforcement officials who are working tirelessly on this investigation, and I am grateful for their efforts to keep us safe. We are asking anyone with useful information to contact the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
We will not be intimidated by this attempted act of violence. This appalling attack on our democracy must be vigorously prosecuted, and I am deeply disturbed by the way my name was used. Today, my staff and I will hug each other and our loved ones tightly, and tomorrow get back to work serving the people I was elected to represent."
Earlier suspicious devices were sent to former President Obama, Hillary ClintonandCNN's New York offices.
ON SCENE @DWStweets office in Sunrise. Police just told me FBI and USPS taking over investigation. Robot just sent into building. About 100 from 2 buildings evacuated over suspicious package. @WPTVpic.twitter.com/6FQop9aQGR
— Tory Dunnan (@ToryDunnanTV) October 24, 2018
ALERT!!! We are working an investigation of a suspicious package near Sawgrass Corporate Parkway. Please stay out of the area of NW 8th St and NW 136th Ave. We will provide further updates when available.
— Sunrise Police FL (@SunrisePoliceFL) October 24, 2018
#AventuraPolice is investigating a suspicious package that was delivered to our Government Center. This is being done as a precaution due to recent events. Do not use W. Country Club Dr. since we have blocked off the street. Will advise when we have more info @cityofaventura
— Aventura Police (@aventurapolice) October 24, 2018