Overview
- Staff found an unknown white powder sealed in a bag in the City Hall mail room near Mayor Karen Bass’s office, prompting an emergency response.
- Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department first responded and evaluated one person who was not exposed and declined hospital transport.
- Police closed City Hall to the public while the Los Angeles Police Department’s hazardous materials team prepares to take over testing and follow-up.
- Authorities have said the incident does not pose a public threat and investigators are working to identify the substance.
- Reporting shows minor differences about the exact address and the reported time, but all outlets agree the discovery occurred around midday Monday and the investigation is ongoing.