Explosion in DC

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[L_Von_Mises]

Just heard on the radio that there was an explosion in DC near Wisconsin Avenue - one person hurt. Police spokesman had no information as to cause. Bomb squad at the scene. Site was a parking garage in Friendship Heights. No additional details.

[cake_crumb]

I get tired of the "the world is coming to an end" posts too...but in THIS case, we know one man is badly hurt. We don't know who. Might be a fellow FReeper, or the son of one of ours...in addition, there is a little nervousness about the fire spreading, casualty rates rising, etc. That's in addition to the possibility the explosion was deliberate, of course. I shouldn't have to explain that to you.

[cmsgop]

Thanks for the updates.

[DainBramage]

Its juvenile to use humour in anyway, you little,... little man.

[freeperfromnj]

"Operation Isolated Incident" marches on.

That's a good one. You ought to patent that phrase. Since we haven't yet seen a joint press conference with the DC Mayor, Police Chief and local FBI head declaring this an isolated random incident, it might be safe to assume it's not terrorism.

[Sacajaweau]

DC...Huge police presence...Pass the donuts please!!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

That's not what Barney Frank eats for lunch.

Yeah, he skips the beans and goes right for the wieners.

[relee]

DC Police Chief Ramsey

1. Not terrorism
2. No motive yet
3. Bomb squad is looking at evidence.
4. Small pipe bomb type device
5. Personal type of thing
6. He was visiting and was borrowing a car...

[cmsgop]

Pipe Bomb per FOX.....

[cake_crumb]

"As to Ridge, he has a record, and that record indicates, in spades, that he is one of the best damn public servants and savyest adminstrators around."

He sure is. Actions speak louder than words.

[scouse]

It is believed to have been a pipe bomb, according to FoxNews.

[Constitution Day]

Thanks! BTTT

[Dog]

It looks like it was a Pipe Bomb in the car....

[cake_crumb]

"We all thank you for that, but kinda wish you hadn't mentioned it. (Drawing up legs into protective fetal position...)"

Sorry about that. The guy is so young...well, I hope he makes a full recovery.

[DainBramage]

I shouldn't have to explain that to you.

No, you shouldn't, but you did. I'm too immature and mentally limited

to really have a grasp on it though.

BTW, we prefer the term unintelligent little-people. Please. <:)

[cake_crumb]

Small pipe bomb device = NOT terrorism?? Uh huh...hey who's that freeper who was selling the Brooklyn bridge a little while back...maybe I'll buy that....

[Lysander]

No he doesn't. He eats Franks, and Bobs, and Johns and...

[Clara Lou]

There you go-- engaging in levity again! ;)

[ArGee]

D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey

The same Charles Ramsey who couldn't find any donuts while searching the area where Chandra Levy's body was found but managed to overlook some interesting bones? That Charles Ramsey?

Shalom.

[cake_crumb]

"I'm too immature and mentally limited"

Sheesh. <G>

[Sacajaweau]

You're right about the incident still being a possible terrorist act and discounting it so early is irresponsible.

Would think some kin would have been notified by now. Why aren't they releasing the name of the victim?

Sac