Brandenton, Florida: Homes Evacuated Over Possible Pipe Bomb

At least eight homes were evacuated in Brandenton, Fla., after reports of a possible pipe bomb on Wednesday.
Brandenton, Florida: Homes Evacuated Over Possible Pipe Bomb
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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At least eight homes were evacuated in Brandenton, Fla., after reports of a possible pipe bomb on Wednesday.

The bomb squad was called in and officials are dealing with a “potentially explosive device” at a home, said Micah Grimes with ABC News in Tampa.

A suspect was taken to custody.

Train traffic was also halted.

A photo was uploaded to Twitter showing a police robot investigating the scene.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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