Bainbridge Hall is located in the Knights of Columbus facility, 267 Bainbridge St. A trade show for metropolitan housing was taking place in the hall when the suitcase was discovered, a witness said.
The police department had some indication that there have been previous threats against the Knights of Columbus, the sergeant said, but the suitcase had nothing to do with those reports.
FIRST REPORT
A suitcase found outside Bainbridge Hall has prompted a call to the Dayton Bomb Squad.
A witness tells us the suitcase was found outside the hall, on Bainbridge Street, during a trade show for metropolitan housing taking place inside.
As many as 25 people have been evacuated from the hall, according to the witness.
Police and fire officials have not made any statements.
Police have cut off traffic at Walnut at East Fifth streets.
The bomb squad has brought in its robot to inspect the case. One of the officers is putting on a bomb suit.
We have a crew on scene. We will update this report as we get information.