A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center said the building had been evacuated "due to a bomb threat targeting Shen Yun performances."

Park Police are at the center with canine units in response to a bomb threat. The city’s explosives division is assisting, officials said.

The United States Park Police and D.C. police are on the scene of an investigation at the Kennedy Center Thursday morning. The Kennedy Center said the building was evacuated “due to a bomb threat targeting Shen Yun performances.