June 14, 2023 - Law enforcement officials were on high alert Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2023, following the receipt of a threat of some sort to the active Shelby County Courthouse located on San Augustine Street in Center.
Although officers were already within the building, additional units surrounded the courthouse for the protection of everyone inside.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the courthouse including Texas Department of Public Safety; Shelby County Sheriff's Department; Center Police Department; and Constables with Precinct 1,2 and 4.
The threat didn't come to fruition and the officers maintained an active vigil until the courthouse was empty for the day.
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