The Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that a Colorado construction crew unearthed a WWII-era explosive device.
The Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office took to Twitter to announce a historical discovery made by construction workers who stumbled upon a military ordnance during their operations. The location is historically significant as it was once part of the former Lowry Bombing and Gunnery Range.
On August 19, the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad was called to investigate a military ordnance found by a construction company in the 4600 block of S. Robertsdale Way. The area used to be the former Lowry Bombing and Gunnery Range. @AuroraPD requested our assistance at the scene… pic.twitter.com/1yezw8rO3u
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) August 20, 2024
This range, encompassing 100 square miles, was operational from 1938 and played a crucial role during World War II, according to…
