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More Explosive Devices Found at Fort Washington Park

A joint federal–local team is searching for the source of the devices.

Overview

  • Officials reported additional explosive devices during follow-up searches in the wooded park.
  • Five pipe-bomb-like devices were found earlier and were disabled by the Prince George’s County bomb squad.
  • Fort Washington Park is closed to the public as teams continue methodical sweeps.
  • The ATF, FBI, Maryland fire marshals, and U.S. Park Police are running a criminal investigation at the site.
  • All located devices were rendered safe and no injuries have been reported, and authorities urge anyone who sees a suspicious item to leave the area and call 9-1-1.