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Suspected explosive device found on body of man killed in I-65 police chase at Marion County Coroner's Office
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Coroner's Office called in the bomb squad Friday morning after a suspected explosive device was found on the body of a 30-year-old man killed in a police chase crash earlier this week.
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When Pena Morales' body arrived at the Marion County Coroner's Office Friday morning, officials discovered what appeared to be a suspected explosive device on the body.
"Our protocols were immediately followed, and the bomb squad was called in as a precaution," Marion County coroner's office officials said.
"God was looking out for everyone on the scene and at the Marion County Coroner's Office," Pruitt said.