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At Least 1 Dead in 'Intentional' Car Explosion in Allentown
NBC Philadelphia ^ | 9/29/18 | David Chang

Posted on 09/30/2018 3:43:05 AM PDT by Libloather

At least one person died in a car explosion in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Saturday night, officials with the ATF confirmed with NBC10.

The vehicle exploded at North Hall and West Turner streets around 9:30 p.m.

Police initially confirmed at least two people were injured. Shortly after midnight, officials with the ATF stated at least one person was killed and that they believe the explosion was "intentional."

At least 50 ATF agents responded to the scene and are investigating the incident, which they say appears to be a "criminal matter

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: allentown; explosion; pennsylvania; terrorists
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To: gaijin

I am sure John McCain would know what to do!


41 posted on 09/30/2018 8:05:43 AM PDT by Delta 21 (.....been here this long you actually expect me to read the article....)
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To: Sertorius

“somebody driving around with IEDS”

Worst case of premature detonation I’ve ever seen...


42 posted on 09/30/2018 8:07:01 AM PDT by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest)
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To: Libloather

Per the Morning Call, a presser won’t be held any time soon.

Now that’s really interesting...


43 posted on 09/30/2018 8:11:24 AM PDT by mewzilla (Has the FBI been spying on members of Congress?)
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To: Libloather

Remember the good old days when this would just be a Mafia hit and dismissed?


44 posted on 09/30/2018 8:19:34 AM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals.")
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To: mylife

“They were all Christians”

That’s the difference.
Otherwise, well..


45 posted on 09/30/2018 10:28:13 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Ann Archy

Welcome.
He was doing a story on Brennan when his car did the Hollywood explosion.


46 posted on 09/30/2018 10:28:57 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: mabarker1

News (radio) report I heard a couple hours ago while driving home had a witness who said they heard the explosion, ran to the scene, and found, strewn about, pieces of the car and... body parts.


47 posted on 09/30/2018 2:14:52 PM PDT by Paul R.
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To: Darksheare

Surprised it took 6 posts for the first Billy Joel reference.


48 posted on 09/30/2018 2:16:18 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

We’re slipping.


49 posted on 09/30/2018 7:23:01 PM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: mylife

Allentown has a big jihad population.


50 posted on 10/01/2018 6:40:35 AM PDT by PA-RIVER
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To: dfwgator

This bothers the **** outta me. They’re supposed to release the victim’s names later.


51 posted on 10/01/2018 6:44:22 AM PDT by txhurl (whoa)
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To: TMA62

I think gangs like to use guns. A few days ago, I saw two jihadists in the easton area. Beards and no mustache. The black body bag is big in Allentown.


52 posted on 10/01/2018 7:02:23 AM PDT by PA-RIVER
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To: txhurl

There’s a new mosque a few miles from this bombing.


53 posted on 10/01/2018 7:06:49 AM PDT by PA-RIVER
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