A quiet Thursday afternoon in Compton turned tense when a resident uncovered explosives in a storage area of their home, prompting deputies to order a neighborhood evacuation and seal off the surrounding streets.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shut down access near the 800 block of North Chester Avenue and told nearby residents to stay clear while crews moved in to evaluate what had been found.
Evacuation and response
Deputies said the homeowner discovered the materials at about 1:30 p.m. while working on the property. According to CBS Los Angeles, the Sheriff’s Department urged people to avoid the immediate area near the 800 block of North Chester Avenue as investigators responded to the scene.
Nearby incidents this month
The Compton scare follows other explosives discoveries in the region earlier this month. On June 3 in Valley Glen, authorities removed roughly 20 sticks of dynamite from a homeowner’s freezer and temporarily evacuated neighbors while bomb technicians worked. That incident disrupted streets in the area and was reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Investigation ongoing
Officials had not immediately released details about the type or condition of the materials found in Compton, and it remained unclear which agency would handle disposal or transport. CBS Los Angeles reported that the scene was still under investigation and that authorities were asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Department.
We will update this post as deputies release more information about the discovery and the status of the neighborhood.
