Waterloo Planet Fitness threat turned out to be a BB gun | Crime and Courts
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WATERLOO — A Waterloo fitness center was briefly evacuated Thursday afternoon after a woman allegedly threatened to harm herself with a gun.
The weapon turned out to be a BB gun, and the woman, a former employee, was taken to a MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center for an evaluation.
Police and paramedics were called to Planet Fitness, 2060 Sovia Drive, shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday.
Patrons fled the building through the back door, and officers detained the woman a short time later, according to police.
No injuries were reported.
Photos: Peace Officer Memorial Service 2022
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Honor guard of officers from several area departments at audience Tuesday at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo.
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An honor guard of officers from several area departments stands at attention Tuesday at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo.
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Lt. Brian Beenen, from State Patrol Post 9 in Cedar Falls, addresses the audience Tuesday at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo.
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Former Waterloo Police Chief Daniel Trelka addresses the audience Tuesday at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo.
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Lt. Brian Beenen, from State Patrol Post 9 in Cedar Falls, addresses the audience at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service.
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Waterloo police officers at the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service on Tuesday in Waterloo.
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Chief Daniel Banks with the Hudson Police Department salutes Tuesday during the annual Peace Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo.
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Tuesday’s Police Officer Memorial Service in Waterloo was hosted by the Iowa State Patrol, Post 9 in Cedar Falls.
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