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Tripwire may have triggered latest explosion in Austin that injured 2 men: Officials
kxan ^ | 03/19/2018 | Wil Cruz, M.L. Nestel, Karma Allen,Bill Hutchinson

Posted on 03/19/2018 6:24:38 AM PDT by BenLurkin

The three previous bombings this month, over an 11-day period, killed two people and injured two others.

Those three bombs were left as packages on doorsteps, while Manley said Sunday's device was different: It was placed on the side of the road. The victims were injured either while riding their bikes, or pushing them, Manley said.

"It is very possible that this device was activated by someone handling or triggering a tripwire," Manley said, adding that the mechanism used to set off the explosion remained "unconfirmed."

(Excerpt) Read more at kxan.com ...


TOPICS: US: Texas
KEYWORDS: austin; bomb; bomber; bombs; tripwire
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To: mylife

The way I see it is we have one lone wolf nut out there, possibly ex military, and he just shifted his MO.


I had that thought too. They might want to look for EOD experienced vets with bad conduct discharges that live in the area.


41 posted on 03/19/2018 8:57:27 AM PDT by lodi90
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Our wonderful FBI has released a photo and their artist sketch of the perp!


42 posted on 03/19/2018 9:01:18 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Dems are having trouble with their MAMA campaign (Make America Mexico Again) versus MAGA!)
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