Bomb squad removes hand grenade from Murray residence

The discovery of an apparent hand grenade in Murray on Monday required calling a bomb squad for its removal.

Murray Police said they responded to a residence on Main Street in response to an individual finding what appeared to be a hand grenade. Officers confirmed that the grenade appeared to be real, but was unable to determine if it was inert.  

The Paducah Police Department Bomb Squad was requested to assist. The grenade was removed from the residence and safely rendered inert at an offsite location.  

No criminal charges have been filed in the incident.