WWII-style hand grenade recovered after evacuation of homes in Compton neighborhood
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A WWII-style hand grenade was discovered in a Compton home in the Nickerson Gardens housing development, prompting evacuation of about three blocks of residences as a precaution.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the grenade was inert, and Arson and Explosives detectives safely removed it after approximately four hours.
- Authorities noted that finding old hand grenades, both real and fake, is not uncommon and must be handled seriously to ensure public safety.
- The incident caused concern among neighbors, highlighting recent similar evacuations in nearby areas due to reports of possible explosive devices, which also turned out to be non-explosive.
- The grenade was collected by the sheriff's department with assistance from the Camp Pendleton Explosive Detail, and residents were allowed to return home once the area was declared safe.