Ammunition round found in Suffolk neighborhood prompts evacuation
Nov 14, 2024
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- The discovery of a live ammunition round prompted the evacuation of nearby residences in the Magnolia Lakes neighborhood off of Nansemond Parkway in Suffolk Thursday.
At approximately 3:40 p.m., Suffolk Fire & Rescue and Suffolk Police received a report of an unexploded ordnance found in the neighborhood.
Upon arrival in the 1100 block of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk Police and Suffolk Fire & Rescue confirmed the discovery of the unexploded ammunition round.
The Virginia State Police Bomb Squad arrived at the scene and took possession of the item to further investigate. The all-clear was given at around 4:25 p.m.
No one was injured in the incident.