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Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

Bomb squad uses ‘water disruption shot’ on suspicious package in downtown Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids police responded to a report of a suspicious package at Pear Street NW and Monroe Avenue about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

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  1. WOOD TV8

    Suspicious package in downtown Grand Rapids prompts bomb squad response (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Police responded to reports of a suspicious package found in Grand Rapids Wednesday night and have secured the nearby area out of abundance of caution.

  2. MLive

    Bomb squad uses ‘water disruption shot’ on suspicious package in downtown Grand Rapids (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Grand Rapids police responded to a report of a suspicious package at Pear Street NW and Monroe Avenue about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

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