NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Comedian Katt Williams ended his show in Nashville, Tennessee, early Saturday night because of a bomb threat, according to a statement from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, where Williams was performing, CNN reported.
Williams had to "abruptly end" the show "10 minutes before the end of his set due to a bomb threat," the statement says. "Williams made the decision not to notify attendees of the bomb scare to avoid panic and possible injury."
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The building was cleared without incident by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the statement adds.
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The bomb threat was received via telephone at 10:36 p.m., Nashville police spokesperson Don Aaron told CNN, and the venue's staff decided to clear the auditorium. The call was believed to have come from out of state, he said.
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Police combed the venue, Aaron said, but found nothing.
CNN has reached out to Williams' representatives for comment but has not heard back.
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