Training round found near Woodland Park realty office causes brief scare

UPDATE: Woodland Park police say the “possible unexploded ordnance” found Tuesday near Coldwell Banker was determined by the Fort Carson Explosive Unit to be a training round.

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The Woodland Park Police Department is investigating a report of a possible unexploded ordnance near a realty office in the southeast part of the town.

Police say they got the report of the item around 3:30 p.m. near Coldwell Banker, which is close to Hwy 24 off Morning Sun Drive. WPPD is asking the public to avoid that area. ( MAP )

The Colorado Springs Regional Explosives Unit is on its way to Woodland Park to “take over the situation,” according to WPPD.

We’re working on getting more information, check back for updates.