Atlanta, October 21: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night.
According to an FBI statement, no injuries or significant property damage had been reported following the incident.
FBI personnel and evidence response technicians have reached the site and are collecting evidence as part of the investigation.
The agency said there was no known threat to public safety at the time of the statement.
Videos circulating online showed crime scene tape and law enforcement personnel outside the building, which also houses an immigration court.
ICE had not immediately responded to a request for comment, while Atlanta police referred inquiries about the incident to federal authorities.
The circumstances surrounding the reported incident remain unclear, and further details are awaited as the FBI continues its investigation.
