PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police responded Thursday morning to a home on the 20xx block of Martha Street after a report of a found device inside the residence.
The Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene around 9:44 a.m. and safely cleared the property without incident.
No injuries were reported, and authorities said the investigation remains active with East Detectives.
Key Points
- Police responded to a found device inside a home on Martha Street.
- The Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad cleared the scene safely.
- No injuries were reported; investigation continues with East Detectives.
Police response swift and controlled
Officers secured the area while bomb technicians conducted a safety sweep of the residence. Nearby homes were checked as a precaution before the scene was declared safe.
Authorities did not disclose the nature of the device but confirmed that it was removed from the property for further examination.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives from the East Division are working to determine how the device came to be inside the residence and whether it poses any connection to criminal activity. Officials said there is no current threat to public safety and thanked residents for their cooperation during the response.
