Investigation underway at residence on Blare Drive

Palm Coast street cleared as Flagler bomb squad scopes ‘suspected munitions’ at home. (Flagler County Sheriff's Office)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office asked residents of an area in Palm Coast to evacuate Wednesday as it performed a follow-up investigation at an address where “suspected munitions” were reportedly found.

The county’s bomb squad was en route to the scene as of 2:48 p.m., located at a residence along Blare Drive, which is closed from Oak Trails Boulevard to Black Alder Drive, according to the sheriff’s office.

The house in question is the same where an 85-year-old man was accused of fatally shooting a 36-year-old man on Aug. 14, the sheriff’s office confirmed.

Residents have been asked to avoid the area.

No other details have been shared.

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This is a developing story and will be updated.

UPDATE (8/23/23 2:48PM): FCSO is conducting a follow up investigation at a residence on Blare Drive. Suspected munitions have been located and the Bomb Squad is enroute to assist with further investigation. As a precaution, surrounding residences have been asked to evacuate.…

— Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (@FlaglerSheriff) August 23, 2023

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