Explosions in Austin appear to be linked to earlier package bomb on March 2.
One person was killed and two injured Monday from two separate explosions in Austin, Texas. The explosions were similar to a detonated package bomb on March 2 that killed a 39-year-old man. Each explosion occurred at homes in a separate part of town.
Police have said the explosions are likely related, though they have not determined a motive or identified a suspect. In the first two explosions, the victims were black. The race of the victim in the third incident has not yet been reported.
Monday’s first explosion killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a woman. According to police, a package was placed on a doorstep, likely during the night. A resident of the house then brought the package inside, and the package exploded when that person opened it.
Another explosion, later Monday morning, left a woman in her 70s with life-threatening injuries, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement AdvertisementAFD units onscene in support of @Austin_Police and @ATCEMS at another package explosion incident 6700 blk Galindo pic.twitter.com/Q2wS65wClR
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) March 12, 2018
On March 2, Anthony Stephan House was killed by a package left on his doorstep. Police have reclassified House’s death as a homicide.
AdvertisementAPD briefing regarding explosion in the 4800 block of Old Fort Hill Drive. https://t.co/gY2yyu5aOY
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 12, 2018
The Monday attack occurred while Austin is hosting thousands of visitors for the South by Southwest festival.
Police have urged residents to call police if they receive any unexpected packages.
My heart goes out to the family of the individual who died & was injured from the explosion on Old Fort Hill Dr. This type of crime will not be tolerated in #ATX. If you receive a package that you are not expecting or looks suspicious, DO NOT open it, call 911 immediately. pic.twitter.com/sJSYQZMziv
— Chief Brian Manley (@Chief_Manley) March 12, 2018
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI have said they will assist the Austin Police in the investigation.
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