White House: No apparent nexus to terrorism in Texas explosions

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Source: The Hill



BY JORDAN FABIAN - 03/20/18 11:56 AM EDT

The White House said Tuesday that a string of deadly bombings in Texas has “no apparent nexus to terrorism” and vowed to bring the bomber to justice.

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The serial bombings have gained national attention and sparked fear in the Lone Star State.

The latest explosion occurred early Tuesday when a package bomb went off inside a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, injuring one worker.

Police said the bombing was related to four others in the Austin area that have killed two people and injured four others over the course of three weeks.

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Texas rep: Explosions 'absolutely a terrorist activity'

BY BRETT SAMUELS - 03/20/18 11:55 AM EDT

Texas Rep. Brian Babin (R) on Tuesday said the string of recent package explosions around Austin are “absolutely a terrorist activity,” hours after a package detonated at a FedEx facility outside of San Antonio.

“We have no clue who this is, absolutely no clue. I’m sure the FBI and the law enforcement agencies that are looking into this have some tips, some clues, but I haven’t heard anything about it,” he told Fox Business Network.

Police in Austin have warned residents to remain indoors if possible as they investigate a spate of explosions. Blasts across the city in recent weeks have killed two people and injured several others.

Local law enforcement said that a package exploded earlier Tuesday morning at a FedEx distribution facility in Schertz, just outside of San Antonio. Officials would not confirm that the package was bound for Austin, but said they are confident the Schertz area was not the target.

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