Hand grenade found inside home in north Houston, bomb squad called
(Photo Courtesy of Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Pct. 4 via Twitter)
HOUSTON - A bomb squad had to intervene after a hand grenade was found inside an empty home in north Houston.
Deputies with Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 4 say they responded to the 1000 block of Woodchurch Lane after a cleaning crew said there was a hand grenade inside the home.
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(Photo Courtesy of Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Pct. 4 via Twitter)
Officials say precaution was taken and the crew was evacuated from the home while the Harris County Bomb Squad was called.
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Reports say the bomb squad was able to safely remove the grenade and will take it to their secure facility.