Police say they believe bomb threat against Brian Thompson’s Maple Grove home was a hoax

Police said Thursday that a bomb threat was made against the Maple Grove home of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO who was fatally shot Wednesday morning in New York City.

The threat is believed to be a hoax, police said.

Maple Grove police put out a statement Thursday saying a “suspected swatting investigation” was underway. The department said it received a report of a bomb threat directed at two addresses around 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Minneapolis Bomb Squad and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office assisted, but investigators found no suspicions devices or other items.

“The case is considered an active investigation, while the incident appears to be a hoax. No further comments will be made at this time,” the police statement said.

Police reports provided to The Associated Press by the department show that officers made contact with family members at one of the homes and were told they had seen nothing suspicious and had received no direct threats.