Jon Pardi’s Illinois Concert Canceled Over Bomb Threat
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Authorities Investigate Bomb Threat In Illinois
Jon Pardi’s scheduled concert in Peoria, Illinois was canceled on Friday (November 13) over a “credible” bomb threat in the area.
The cancellation came after authorities investigated a facility after a suspicious package was discovered Friday evening. Bomb technicians responded to the scene and successfully rendered the device safe.
Peoria police announced Saturday that the evacuation order surrounding the BioUrja Renewables facility had been lifted following an extensive search. The precautionary evacuation initially covered all areas within a one-mile radius of the plant.
Jon Pardi’s Illinois Show Canceled
The “California Sunrise” singer later addressed the cancellation in a message to fans, emphasizing that their safety was the top priority for him and his team. He also confirmed that fans would receive refunds through their original point of purchase.
Pardi thanked fans for their understanding as authorities continued addressing the incident. He did not specify what the threat was at the time of his post.
The Peoria Civic Center, where the performance was set to take place, also issued an update addressing the situation.
Police said officers identified the package as a credible threat around 6:45 p.m. Friday and established the blast radius while bomb technicians worked to secure the scene.
Bomb technicians successfully neutralized the package at approximately 9:12 p.m. local time Friday. After searching the facility for several hours, investigators confirmed that no additional devices were found.
An investigation into the incident is being led by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a law enforcement source told ABC News Saturday. The source described the case as a criminal investigation.
