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Fort Washington Park Remains Closed as Investigators Probe Five Pipe Bomb-Like Devices

Officers plan expanded searches of the wooded area to ensure the site is safe.

Overview

  • U.S. Park Police say a hiker reported suspicious packages just after 2:15 p.m. Sunday in a wooded section of the Maryland park.
  • Two devices were found initially, and a subsequent sweep located three more, bringing the total to five.
  • Prince George’s County Fire/EMS bomb technicians rendered all of the pipe‑bomb‑like devices safe, and no injuries were reported.
  • Investigators returned to the park Monday to continue searching and to determine who placed the devices.
  • Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as the investigation remains active and the park stays closed.