CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said there was no threat near the Spectrum Center in Uptown Tuesday night after a K-9 detected something in a trash can near the arena.
An investigation was underway in Uptown in the area of College, Brevard and Caldwell streets Tuesday night, with CMPD later saying there was "no bomb threat to the Spectrum facility or to the concert."
CMPD said it did not evacuate any facilities during the investigation.
People were urged to avoid the area during the investigation, but CMPD said roads have since reopened.
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