TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department responded to reports of a grenade on Wednesday.
According to authorities, Temple police were on the scene at around 1 p.m. where they located the explosive in a donation box at a local non-profit, the Help Heal Veterans Cahill Center on Fifth Street.
Staff found the explosive while going through the donation box — it was confirmed as a secure live grenade.
"Fort Cavazos Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel have been notified and are on their way to remove the grenade," local authorities said.
Authorities are investigating as to who put the grenade in the donation box, or where it came from. There is no threat to the public at this time.
25 News will provide updates and additional details if they become available.
