New details have emerged regarding the cause of the significant police presence at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet building in Frankfort.
At approximately 3 p.m., Kentucky State Police were notified of a potential individual carrying a firearm within the KYTC and Mayo Underwood buildings located on Mero St.
According to KSP, there have been no reports of shots fired or injuries.
According to KSP, authorities are currently engaged in efforts to clear the buildings. According to a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader, a representative from the Frankfort Police Department has verified that the KYTC building has been cleared.
According to state police, the public is not currently under threat.
According to reports, individuals have stated that they immediately took cover under their desks upon hearing news of a potential active shooter.
According to eyewitnesses, police were heard entering the building and subsequently observed conducting room-by-room checks.
According to eyewitness accounts, numerous individuals reported experiencing fear and panic, prompting them to flee down the stairs and onto the street in search of safety.
According to Kenzie Martin, who was present inside the building, even though the premises have been cleared now, she still experiences a sense of terror.
According to Martin, the initial reaction was to panic and take cover under the desks. However, the situation quickly escalated when the police arrived and urgently requested access to the stairs. Martin and others promptly evacuated the premises.
According to her statement, for individuals such as Martin residing on the second floor, the primary concern was to evacuate the premises and return home to their loved ones.
A crew is currently on the scene.
As of now, this story is still developing.