Houston Police Detonate WWI-Era Object Found Near Memorial Park

Discovery of Unidentified Ordinance

• 🌳 Lawn clearing crews discovered what appeared to be an old piece of ordinance while clearing underbrush in a wooded area near Memorial Park.
• 📍 The object was found in a fenced-in area on the west side of the park, not typically accessible to the public.

Police Response and Safety Measures

• 🚨 The Houston Police Department was dispatched to the scene after the discovery.
• 💣 The bomb squad was called in to assess the object, which was believed to be possibly live ordinance.
• ⚠️ Due to the age and potential instability of the ordinance, it was deemed unsafe for transport.

Detonation and Resolution

• 🚁 A perimeter was established, and a systematic search, including aerial checks, was conducted to ensure no people were in the vicinity.
• ✅ The bomb squad successfully detonated the ordinance, rendering it safe and removing any hazard.
• 🏞️ Following the detonation, Memorial Park and the surrounding area were reopened, and operations returned to normal.