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Colorado Springs Police find inert “mortar” shell near Bentley Point

March 20, 2024 3:29 PM

Published March 20, 2024 10:17 AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police were dispatched to a report of a "found explosive" near the 2700 block of Bentley Point on March 19, 2024.

According to Colorado Springs Police, the explosive was found by a member of a construction crew working in the area. The reporting party advised they uncovered what appeared to be a "mortar" round while "moving earth."

The investigation later revealed the device was "very old and rusted," however it did appear to be a military explosive ordinance. The regional explosives unit responded and determined the device to be hollow/inert. The bomb detection dog was deployed in the area and no more suspicious devices were recovered.

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Alexander Brunet

Alex is a Digital Content and Weekend Broadcast Producer for Good Morning Colorado.

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