Grenade Found in Richland County Neighborhood

1:04 PM, May 21, 2012   |    comments
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has removed a grenade that was found in the 100 block of Silver Lake Road East, which is just off Polo Road.

Investigators say a woman called 911 after she found the grenade Monday morning.

The bomb squad was called in to evaluate the situation and determine if it was in fact a live grenade or if it was a dummy. Shortly after noon, they removed the device.

Officers later said they detonated the grenade and a mortar round found at the location.