UPDATE: Suspicious package at Congregation Shalom in Fox Point turns out to be false alarm

 

Updated: 2:53 p.m. August 19, 2019

FOX POINT, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A hazardous materials team was sent to Congregation Shalom in Fox Point Monday afternoon for a report of a suspicious package. 

Police say it turned out to be a false alarm. It was a delivery of items they ordered online. 

At a news conference Monday afternoon,  Congregation officials said they can never be too cautious and they are thankful for having a community that is always looking out for them in times of crisis. 

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Posted: 12:51 p.m. August 19, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A hazardous materials team has been sent to help with a "suspicious package" investigation in Fox Point, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.  

The Milwaukee Fire Department says the HAZMAT team was sent to the area of North Santa Monica Boulevard and East Calumet Road around 12:10 Monday afternoon. 

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for more information.