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Evacuations Lifted After Possible Explosives Found in Attic of Residence

800 N Chester Ave

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Summary

  • Police have secured a residential street on N Chester Ave in Compton, California, establishing a perimeter.
  • A report from KTLA indicates that the large response is due to possible explosives found in an attic.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has lifted all evacuations and advisories, the City of Compton said.

ABC7 described this as a "possible explosive device." The nature of the explosive(s) is unknown at this time.

The type of possible explosive has not been specified, nor is it clear how they got into the attic, per KTLA.

Nearby homes are being evacuated as a result.

Possible explosives have been found in the attic of a residence, per a report from KTLA sourced via Samdesk.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 800 N Chester Ave.

Two helicopters are circling over the scene.

Emergency personnel have established a red tape barrier on the street near parked vehicles.

Firefighters and EMS are on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area.

A Citizen user shows video of a police with a perimeter established nearby. Do you have information?

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N Chester Ave.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police have taped off a residential street and secured the scene.

Incident reported at 811 N Chester Ave.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has lifted all evacuations and advisories, the City of Compton said.

ABC7 described this as a "possible explosive device." The nature of the explosive(s) is unknown at this time.

The type of possible explosive has not been specified, nor is it clear how they got into the attic, per KTLA.

Nearby homes are being evacuated as a result.

Possible explosives have been found in the attic of a residence, per a report from KTLA sourced via Samdesk.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 800 N Chester Ave.

Two helicopters are circling over the scene.

Emergency personnel have established a red tape barrier on the street near parked vehicles.

Firefighters and EMS are on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area.

A Citizen user shows video of a police with a perimeter established nearby. Do you have information?

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N Chester Ave.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police have taped off a residential street and secured the scene.

Incident reported at 811 N Chester Ave.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has lifted all evacuations and advisories, the City of Compton said.

ABC7 described this as a "possible explosive device." The nature of the explosive(s) is unknown at this time.

The type of possible explosive has not been specified, nor is it clear how they got into the attic, per KTLA.

Nearby homes are being evacuated as a result.

Possible explosives have been found in the attic of a residence, per a report from KTLA sourced via Samdesk.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 800 N Chester Ave.

Two helicopters are circling over the scene.

Emergency personnel have established a red tape barrier on the street near parked vehicles.

Firefighters and EMS are on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area.

A Citizen user shows video of a police with a perimeter established nearby. Do you have information?

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N Chester Ave.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police have taped off a residential street and secured the scene.

Incident reported at 811 N Chester Ave.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has lifted all evacuations and advisories, the City of Compton said.

ABC7 described this as a "possible explosive device." The nature of the explosive(s) is unknown at this time.

The type of possible explosive has not been specified, nor is it clear how they got into the attic, per KTLA.

Nearby homes are being evacuated as a result.

Possible explosives have been found in the attic of a residence, per a report from KTLA sourced via Samdesk.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 800 N Chester Ave.

Two helicopters are circling over the scene.

Emergency personnel have established a red tape barrier on the street near parked vehicles.

Firefighters and EMS are on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area.

A Citizen user shows video of a police with a perimeter established nearby. Do you have information?

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N Chester Ave.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police have taped off a residential street and secured the scene.

Incident reported at 811 N Chester Ave.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has lifted all evacuations and advisories, the City of Compton said.

ABC7 described this as a "possible explosive device." The nature of the explosive(s) is unknown at this time.

The type of possible explosive has not been specified, nor is it clear how they got into the attic, per KTLA.

Nearby homes are being evacuated as a result.

Possible explosives have been found in the attic of a residence, per a report from KTLA sourced via Samdesk.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 800 N Chester Ave.

Two helicopters are circling over the scene.

Emergency personnel have established a red tape barrier on the street near parked vehicles.

Firefighters and EMS are on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area.

A Citizen user shows video of a police with a perimeter established nearby. Do you have information?

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N Chester Ave.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police have taped off a residential street and secured the scene.

Incident reported at 811 N Chester Ave.

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Comments30

willowbrooklala2d ago

Is that fireworks I hear or is this house finally exploding?

LosAngelesUser3130420081d ago

Yush

maplegroveUser23372900131d ago

J

losAngelesUser23487912d ago

Cops still there just passed by

willowbrooklala2d ago

Is that fireworks I hear or is this house finally exploding?

LosAngelesUser3130420081d ago

Yush

maplegroveUser23372900131d ago

J

losAngelesUser23487912d ago

Cops still there just passed by

willowbrooklala2d ago

Is that fireworks I hear or is this house finally exploding?

LosAngelesUser3130420081d ago

Yush

maplegroveUser23372900131d ago

J

losAngelesUser23487912d ago

Cops still there just passed by

willowbrooklala2d ago

Is that fireworks I hear or is this house finally exploding?

LosAngelesUser3130420081d ago

Yush

maplegroveUser23372900131d ago

J

losAngelesUser23487912d ago

Cops still there just passed by

willowbrooklala2d ago

Is that fireworks I hear or is this house finally exploding?

LosAngelesUser3130420081d ago

Yush

maplegroveUser23372900131d ago

J

losAngelesUser23487912d ago

Cops still there just passed by

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