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Live WWII mortar shell found in Cottonwood Heights

Cottonwood Heights police are responding to a report of a live World War II mortar shell found in the city.

Officers have blocked off Cardinal Way, according to a tweet from the police department, as they wait for a bomb unit or Hill Air Force Base to respond.

Officers on Cardinal Way with a live WWII mortar shell. Area will be blocked until UFA bomb unit or HAFB can remove. Sgt Daugherty is PIO

— CH Police (@CHPolice) August 7, 2017