Situation near Mo. governor's mansion resolved

SECOND UPDATE: Though resolved, the situation remains unexplained. Police aren't sure what led to the false hostage report.

UPDATE: The situation has been resolved. Officials are expected to present more details at 4 p.m. press conference.

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| Sara Shepherd

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Seems to be false alarm but officers on scene checking, this per Jefferson City News Tribune.

UPDATE 11:42 Lawmen checking building floor by floor


Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:45 AM CST

Law enforcement agencies say they have not been able to confirm they have a hostage situation today at the Governors Office Building.

Capt. Mike Smith of the Jefferson City Police Department briefed members of the media about 11:30 a.m. that a call came in after 10 a.m. today, saying an automated alarm in the building indicated a hostage situation was under way on the fifth floor of the building.

Smith said authorities have checked with people who work on the fifth floor and other floors and that no problems have been reported. Smith emphasized no shots have been fired at the site and no one is hurt.

The Missouri Public Service Commission has offices on the fifth floor, but it is not known if its offices are involved.

SWAT and tactical squads are on site and will be going through the building floor by floor to check the identification of those they find in the offices. Smith said it would take some time to clear the building.

The building, located at Madison Street and East Capital Avenue, originally was the Governor Hotel and was renovated by the state about 10 years ago.

Authorities are asking those in buildings around the office building to stay in their buildings and off the streets as authorities clear the building.