UPDATE: The latest device doesn’t seem to be related to the previous explosives according to Austin Police. Authorities are reporting that the device in the package was not a bomb, but was incendiary in nature:
#UPDATE: There was no package explosion in the 9800 block of Brodie Ln. Items inside package was not a bomb, rather an incendiary device. At this time, we have no reason to believe this incident is related to previous package bombs. #Breaking #packagebombmurders
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) March 21, 2018
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After an explosion in San Antonio and multiple bombings in Austin, another incident has happened in Austin. The official Austin fire info and EMS Twitter accounts announced that one man was seriously injured, but the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
According to ABC, Austin Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are evacuating the building.
Re Haz Mat Task Force 9801 Brodie at Goodwill. Austin Fire on scene at reported package explosion. @Austin_Police and @ATCEMS on scene as well. One reported injury and crews evacuating building
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) March 21, 2018
FINAL Multiple assets #ATCEMS @AustinFireInfo @Austin_Police on scene Brodie Ln/W Slaughter Ln (1902) reported explosion: #ATCEMSMedics transported ~30s male with potentially serious, not expected to be life threatening, injuries to St Davids South Austin. No further info avail.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 21, 2018
This marks the sixth explosion that investigators believe to be tied to the work of a “serial bomber” — five package bombs and one tripwire. The six explosions over the last 19 days across Austin have killed two people and injured six. Outlets have pointed out that this is the southernmost explosion in Austin, while the police have said that he has grown “more sophisticated” in his attacks.
#BREAKING 6th explosion, 7th bomb in Austin, TX this month. Watch live coverage via @KVUE on Facebook: https://t.co/4hk4ZjR1CA
Developments: https://t.co/JpxRLw7uld pic.twitter.com/0iIDb0qfk4
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) March 21, 2018
A source in the investigation confirmed to ABC that an unexploded bomb package was discovered at the FedEx facility in Austin earlier Tuesday. In addition to the unexploded bomb which was removed safely by authorities, a second bomb by that shipper was sent. “We have also confirmed that the individual responsible [for Tuesday’s package bomb] also shipped a second package that has now been secured and turned over to law enforcement,” FedEx said in a statement.
(Via ABC)