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Police presence outside Erie County Court and Old County Hall in downtown Buffalo following two threats

Buffalo Police had a portion of Delaware Avenue blocked off around 9:50 a.m. Friday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There was a large police presence outside Erie County Court in downtown Buffalo Friday morning after someone called in two threats.

Officers had Delaware Avenue blocked off near West Eagle Street around 9:50 a.m.

The Erie County District Attorney's Office confirmed on Friday that a threat was called in to the Erie County Courthouse, but it did not specify exactly what the threat was. An Erie County spokesperson also confirmed a bomb threat was made against Old County Hall.

Around 11 a.m., officials said they had a person of interest but didn't release any other details. Staff was also allowed back into the building. 

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