MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Authorities are still investigating a hazardous materials incident at an apartment building near the U of M campus.
Minneapolis police say the victim was taken to the hospital before they arrived Tuesday afternoon but provided information about the chemical and where it was located. Reports indicate it was ricin, but the fire department has not yet identified the substance.
The building was evacuated and a Hazmat team secured the substance and brought it to the Minnesota Health Laboratory to be formally identified. Residents were allowed back in about 5 hours later. Investigators say the possible contamination is likely limited to one apartment and cleanup continues.
