In a series of concerning events on Wednesday, multiple state Capitol buildings were forced to temporarily shut down and evacuate following the receipt of bomb threat emails. Secretaries of State and various state offices across the country received a mass email containing threats, triggering the precautionary measures.

According to Michon Lindstrom, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, the threatening email was sent to several Secretaries of State and state offices nationwide. The email, which CNN obtained a copy of, mentioned government offices in at least 23 states as recipients and claimed the presence of explosives in "your state Capitol." No specific state was mentioned in the email, leaving the exact target unclear. It remains unknown if additional threatening emails were sent.

The impact of the threat rippled across multiple states, disrupting Capitol proceedings in Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, Connecticut, Michigan, and Minnesota. Fortunately, no states have reported discovering any dangerous items within their Capitol buildings.

Addressing the situation, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the safe evacuation of the state Capitol and stated that the Kentucky State Police are investigating the threat received by the Secretary of State's Office. Similarly, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the successful clearance of the Mississippi State Capitol, after a thorough search found no explosives or suspicious equipment.

Expressing their determination to carry out their duties despite the incident, State Senator Brice Wiggins took to social media, condemning the perpetrators and emphasizing that they will not be deterred. Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia Secretary of State, highlighted the unfortunate start to the year, indicating a delay in the arrival of the Secretary of State's Capitol staff due to the bomb threat.

Providing reassurance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a statement acknowledging the incidents and underscoring their commitment to taking hoax threats seriously. The FBI urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or individuals to local law enforcement immediately. While no specific and credible threat has been identified yet, the FBI emphasized their collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to gather and act upon threat information.

The series of bomb threat emails targeting multiple state Capitol buildings sent shockwaves across the country, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures. Authorities are actively investigating the incidents and working diligently to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.