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The man responsible for the Nashville Christmas blast has been identified. As explained on Sunday (local time) by representatives of the United States Attorney’s Office and the Federal Police FBI, the perpetrator acted alone and died in the detonation.
According to local FBI chief Douglas Korneski, the man could be identified based on DNA samples. Investigators had found human tissue near the exploded trailer, which could be compared to other DNA samples after a search of his home.
The FBI assumes that the 63-year-old had no accomplices. His motive is currently unclear. Investigators did not provide information on the type of explosives used by the perpetrator.
Previously, officials said that no additional explosive devices had been found, suggesting there was no active threat to the area.
What happened?
On Christmas morning, urgent warning announcements resounded in downtown Nashville / Tennessee from a mobile home, a short time later the vehicle exploded causing massive property damage. Images from the scene of the blast showed damaged houses, burned cars and debris on the street. After the detonation, the photographs showed several fires; a rising column of black smoke was visible from afar.
What do you know about possible injuries? Despite a last minute evacuation, at least three people were slightly injured by the detonation. The injured were taken to hospitals, rescuers said. At least 41 stores were damaged, said Mayor John Cooper.
What is the reason for the explosion? The explosion was caused by a mobile home. Researchers are now sure of that. According to police, the mobile home was apparently used as a car bomb on Friday, Christmas Day.
Police Chief John Drake said officers arrived at the scene early that morning after reports of alleged shootings. Then the announcements began, apparently coming from the mobile home, asking all residents to evacuate due to an impending explosion. A 15-minute countdown began, with music coming from the speaker in the middle.
What is the motive for the attack? Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told US news channel CNN that the police themselves may have been the target of the attack, but without providing background information. The explosion also damaged the facilities of the telecommunications company AT&T and disrupted telephone connections.
