Unexploded Grenade Found in Trash Can Near Federal Building; Large Emergency Response Reported
1000 Liberty Ave
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Summary
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.
- The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade.
- The public should avoid the area as police investigate. This is a developing story.
Timeline
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh Police are assisting the Department of Homeland Security in the investigation.
Officials say the grenade is likely inert but are still working to verify that.
The Pittsburgh Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to safely remove the device, which has since been taken to the city's firing range to be detonated.
An unexploded grenade was found inside a trash can near the federal building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh Monday morning, according to WPXI News.
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Avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and details will be updated as they are confirmed.
The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade, per local scanner sources This has not been officially confirmed by police or DHS.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Liberty Ave.
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh Police are assisting the Department of Homeland Security in the investigation.
Officials say the grenade is likely inert but are still working to verify that.
The Pittsburgh Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to safely remove the device, which has since been taken to the city's firing range to be detonated.
An unexploded grenade was found inside a trash can near the federal building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh Monday morning, according to WPXI News.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and details will be updated as they are confirmed.
The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade, per local scanner sources This has not been officially confirmed by police or DHS.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Liberty Ave.
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh Police are assisting the Department of Homeland Security in the investigation.
Officials say the grenade is likely inert but are still working to verify that.
The Pittsburgh Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to safely remove the device, which has since been taken to the city's firing range to be detonated.
An unexploded grenade was found inside a trash can near the federal building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh Monday morning, according to WPXI News.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and details will be updated as they are confirmed.
The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade, per local scanner sources This has not been officially confirmed by police or DHS.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Liberty Ave.
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh Police are assisting the Department of Homeland Security in the investigation.
Officials say the grenade is likely inert but are still working to verify that.
The Pittsburgh Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to safely remove the device, which has since been taken to the city's firing range to be detonated.
An unexploded grenade was found inside a trash can near the federal building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh Monday morning, according to WPXI News.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and details will be updated as they are confirmed.
The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade, per local scanner sources This has not been officially confirmed by police or DHS.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Liberty Ave.
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh Police are assisting the Department of Homeland Security in the investigation.
Officials say the grenade is likely inert but are still working to verify that.
The Pittsburgh Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to safely remove the device, which has since been taken to the city's firing range to be detonated.
An unexploded grenade was found inside a trash can near the federal building at 1000 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh Monday morning, according to WPXI News.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and details will be updated as they are confirmed.
The device reportedly resembles an unexploded grenade, per local scanner sources This has not been officially confirmed by police or DHS.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested a bomb squad to respond to a suspicious device reported outside the Federal Building at 1000 Liberty Avenue.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Liberty Ave.
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