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A hand grenade was removed from a Compton residence after about three blocks of homes were evacuated 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 hand grenade was removed from a Compton residence after about three blocks of homes were evacuated on Saturday afternoon.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:36:49 GMT · 8h 21m ago
Where
Compton, California ·
Why
A citizen called and reported finding a hand grenade in a home in the Nickerson Gardens housing development in the 1400 block of Zamora Avenue.
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Residents were evacuated from their homes due to the discovery of a WWII-style hand grenade, causing temporary disruption and concern, although the device was later determined to be inert. This incident, following a similar event days earlier, highlights recurring concerns over unexpected military ordnance finds.
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