Jefferson City, Nov 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is a possible hostage situation in a downtown office building, city block in Jefferson City. Jefferson City Police said they received an alarm message about a possible hostage situation, but they said that they have not been able to confirm it as yet.

There have been unconfirmed reports that the hostage situation is in the Governor Office Building in Jefferson City, which is a government building near the Governor’s Mansion, but fortunately it does not house the Governor. If it were housing the Governor then the hostage situation would have had been more critical.

Jefferson City Police have taken the help of Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff’s Department in the possible hostage situation and all has surrounded the Governor Office Building at 200 Madison St.

The possible hostage situation might have been on the 5th floor, of the Governor Office Building, where a person said that there might be some hostages there. Helicopters are flying above the building, in a bid to nab the culprit. Sharp shooters are on the adjoining buildings as the police tries their best to nab the culprit.

KRCG’s crew at the scene reported that nearby businesses and shops have been closed down as a precautionary measure, as police try to assess the situation.