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A WWII-style hand grenade was removed from a Compton residence after about three blocks of homes were evacuated out of precaution on Saturday afternoon.

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Compton, California

Who
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lt. B. Payes, Sgt. D. Watson, Eulalia Willis
What
A WWII-style hand grenade was removed from a Compton residence after about three blocks of homes were evacuated out of precaution on Saturday afternoon.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:36:49 GMT · 8h 23m ago
Where
Compton, California ·
Why
A citizen called and reported finding a hand grenade in a home in the Nickerson Gardens housing development.
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The discovery of an inert WWII-style hand grenade in a Compton home led to the evacuation of multiple blocks and highlights the potential safety concerns when such devices are found.

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