Nashville Christmas Bombing - FBI final Report is in
There is no nexus to Terrorism - the FBI’s conclusion is that Anthony Quinn Warner, acted alone and he died by suicide but took steps to mitigate loss of innocent lives.
FBI Releases Report on Nashville Bombing;
The FBI Nashville Office issued a press release into the investigation of the Christmas bombing in Downtown Nashville1 …to be clear the wide ranging investigation2 did not find a nexus to ideology and thus the bombing does not quality as an act of Terrorism…
The FBI worked closely with various law enforcement partners, both on a Federal, State and Local level. The investigation recovered over 3,000 pounds of evidence, received more than 2,500 tips. And conducted over 250 interviews - in reaching today’s definitive conclusion
“FBI assesses Warner’s detonation of the improvised explosive device was an intentional act in an effort to end his own life, driven in part by a totality of life stressors – including paranoia, long-held individualized beliefs adopted from several eccentric conspiracy theories, and the loss of stabilizing anchors and deteriorating interpersonal relationships,”
Moreover the FBI was unable to find any link to terrorism or a nexus to terrorism;
“indications of a broader ideological motive to use violence to bring about social or political change, nor does it reveal indications of a specific personal grievance focused on individuals or entities in and around the location of the explosion”
Again the FBI concluded that Warner acted alone - and astutely stated that the “reasons” - further opined;
“…only Warner knows the real reason why he detonated his explosive device. However, at this time, the FBI is confident, based on evidence collected, Warner’s own writings, and interviews with those who knew him best, that the above assessment is accurate.”
“The FBI would like to thank the citizens and private sector partners of Nashville, Tennessee, for their support during the response and investigation, especially those who provided tips and volunteered their time and resources. Additionally, the collaborative efforts of all local, state and federal agencies who responded to this incident, and the hundreds of hours dedicated by their men and women, were truly invaluable to this unified effort. They exemplified the tireless dedication we’ve come to expect from those who respond to these types of critical incidents.” Special Agent in Charge Douglas Korneski of the FBI Memphis Field Office
FBI Nashville Field Office, March 15, 2021 Press Release - https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/memphis/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-report-on-nashville-bombing
FBI Nashville Explosion last visited March 15, 2021: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/nashville-explosion
It was incredible that no one else was physically hurt. Though he made the effort to see no one else would parish, anything could have gone wrong.. Unbelievable..
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