Hand grenade found at Murray home, safely disposed of by bomb squad

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — A hand grenade discovered at a home in Murray was safely disposed of by a bomb squad Monday, Oct. 12.

According to the Murray Police Department, officers responded to a residence on Main Street around 9:44 a.m. after someone reported finding what appeared to be a hand grenade.

Officers confirmed the device appeared to be a real grenade but could not determine whether it was inert.

The Paducah Police Department Bomb Squad was called to assist.

The bomb squad removed the grenade from the property and safely rendered it inert at an off-site location.

Police said no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the incident.