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What happened? On Christmas morning, urgent warning announcements blared through downtown Nashville, Tennessee from an RV. A little later, the vehicle exploded and caused 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 are the latest findings? The man responsible for the Nashville Christmas explosion was identified based on DNA samples. 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.
Is there still any danger? According to local FBI chief Douglas Korneski, investigators found human tissue near the exploded trailer, which could be compared to other DNA samples after a search at his home. The FBI assumes that the 63-year-old had no accomplices. 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.
Did you get injured? Despite a last minute evacuation, three people were slightly injured in the detonation. The injured were taken to hospitals, rescuers said. At least 41 stores were damaged, said Mayor John Cooper.
What happened before the explosion? 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. According to investigators, the residents died without warning.
What is the motive for the attack? At this time, investigators are leaving open whether the case could still be classified as terrorism because the motive of the perpetrator is not yet clear. 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.
