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Missouri: Vehicle Exploded Following a Police Chase; One Fatality

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Gower: On 22 August 2026, around 1137 local time, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas City (MO) Police Department Bomb Squad responded to a 911 call about a possible suicidal individual armed with a firearm and explosive devices in Gower, MO. Police located the suspect, a 54-year-old male, outside a home. When they attempted to apprehend him, he fled in a vehicle. During the pursuit, the suspect drove toward police holding an explosive device out of the window. The chase ended when the suspect drove into an open field behind a restaurant, and his car exploded shortly after.

Tennessee: Police Discover Pipe Bomb in Private Residence; Removed

Submitted by NL0387 on Fri, 09/11/2026 - 15:19

Oakland: On 22 August 2026, around 0700 local time, Oakland Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Oakland Fire and Rescue, and Shelby County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad (SCSOBS) responded to the discovery of a dead body found in a private residence on Chestnut Ridge Cove in Oakland, TN. While searching the home, police discovered a pipe bomb containing explosive material. SCSOBS removed the device to their bomb range for controlled detonation. The investigation is ongoing.

Texas: Fireworks Prompt School Lockdown and Police Response; No Injuries

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Fort Worth: On 21 August 2026, around 0815 local time, Fort Worth Police Department, the school’s resource officer, and other nearby law enforcement responded to a reported active shooter at Arlington Heights High School on West Freeway in Fort Worth, TX. Police determined that fireworks had been set off inside a bathroom in the school and found no ongoing threat. No suspect has been identified, but police believe the suspect to be a student. The investigation is ongoing.

New Hampshire: Snorkeler Finds Grenade in River Near Newfound Lake; Removed

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Bristol: On 20 August 2026, Bristol Police Department, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and New Hampshire State Police's EOD team responded to a live grenade found in a river near Newfound Lake on Shore Drive in Bristol, NH. A snorkeler found the grenade, which had been there for some time based on its condition. An EOD bomb technician X-rayed the device and determined it possessed all necessary components to be live. The technician safely removed the grenade for later destruction.

California: Two Possible Explosive Devices Discovered in Residence; Removed

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Manhattan Beach: On 20 August 2026, around 1326 local time, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Arson and Explosives Squad (LACSAE) responded to possible explosive devices located in a private residence on Chestnut Avenue in Manhattan Beach, CA. LACSAE located and took possession of two devices but have not revealed additional information to the public. The investigation is ongoing.

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Arkansas: Suspect Arrested Over Attempted Use of an Explosive Device; Removed, One Arrested

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Russellville: On 19 August 2026, around 0500 local time, Russellville Police Department responded to a report of a male suspect attempting to light and throw something at a victim’s car near a church on Marina Road in Russellville, AR. Police arrived and discovered four caltrops and a bottle filled halfway with gasoline and a green fuse glued to the top, which appeared to have been lit but did not detonate. Police located the suspect nearby and arrested him; he has been charged with criminal acts involving explosives. The investigation is ongoing.

Minnesota: Bomb Squad Discovers Replica Grenade; Cleared

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Eagan: On 19 August 2026, around 1311 local time, Eagan Police Department, Eagan Fire Department, M Health Fairview medics, and Saint Paul Bomb Squad (SPBS) responded to a suspected grenade found in a private residence on Mersey Way in Eagan, MN. SPBS inspected the device and determined it was a replica grenade without components necessary to detonate.

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Georgia: Two Inert Training Devices Found at Private Residence; Removed

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Macon: On 18 August 2026, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad and an EOD Unit from Robins Air Force Base responded to two suspected explosive devices found at a private residence on Metro Way in Macon, GA. Workers clearing out the backyard discovered the devices. The bomb squad and EOD teams inspected the devices with an X-ray machine, determining they were likely training devices. The EOD unit recovered the items and transported them to Robins Air Force Base.

California: Police Investigate Explosive Device Thrown at Home; No Injuries

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Antioch: On 17 August 2026, at approximately 1011 local time, Antioch Police Department and Walnut Creek Department Bomb Squad responded to a private residence in Antioch, CA, after a suspected firework was thrown at the property, causing minor damage. No injuries were reported. Police said the incident followed a series of interactions between neighbors, in which a male suspect yelled racial epithets at a female neighbor. The incident is under investigation.

Florida: Live Grenade Brought to Police Station; Removed

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Lakeland: On 16 August 2026, around 1500 local time, a concerned citizen brought a box containing a live Korean War-era grenade to the Lakeland Police Station on North Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland, FL. The device was discovered while clearing out a family member’s personal effects. The Tampa Police Department Bomb Squad removed the device for later disposal.