Two more people were injured in a bomb explosion on Sunday following a string of package bombings in Austin, TX that have left two men dead and two women injured. The attacks seem to be race-related since each of the victims have been either African-American or Hispanic. This time around, police have reason to believe that the explosions were detonated by a trip wire.
“We have a scene where it is obvious an explosion has taken place,” Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said. “We just simply do not know a lot at this point.” He added, “Given that there may have been a different triggering mechanism in this device, we wanted to get that out as early as possible.”
Residents have again been strongly urged to stay inside of their homes and not to touch any suspicious packages.
Just hours before Sunday’s incidents, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley held a orleans conference where he explained that these attacks might be sending a message. “We believe that the recent explosive incidents that have occurred in the city of Austin were meant to send a message.”
He continued, “The person or persons understands what that message is and are responsible for constructing or delivering the devices and we hope this person or persons is watching and will reach out to us before anyone else is injured or anyone else is killed out of this event.”
A $115,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the attackers.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/18/austin-texas-bombing-claims-more-victims-fourth-attack-in-two-weeks.html
