A grenade was found in a vehicle outside the Michigan State Police Post in Flint on Saturday, leading to a temporary closure of the post and a warning for people to stay away. The MSP Bomb Squad confirmed it was real and "removed and safely disposed of the grenade" between 1 and 2 p.m. near Corunna and Linden roads. Police said there was "no threat to the public," and no other details were released, as reported by Audacy.
The MSP Third District shared updates on social media during the incident. Their first post warned the public about the situation and advised avoiding the area. It stated, "The MSP Bomb Squad is currently investigating a possible grenade in a vehicle at the MSP Flint Post. The Flint Post is closed until further notice. Stay clear of the area." A link to the post was also provided.
After the MSP Bomb Squad assessed the situation, a follow-up post confirmed the object was genuine and had been safely handled. According to the MSP Third District on their X account, "The MSP Bomb squad has confirmed it was a real grenade. The grenade has been removed and safely disposed of. There is no threat to the public," providing the community with an all-clear. Authorities continue to look into the origins of the grenade.
The MSP Bomb squad has confirmed it was a real grenade. The grenade has been removed and safely disposed of. There is no threat to the public.
— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) August 23, 2025
