APD detonates 'explosive material' in South Austin; 1 person detained
Bomb successfully detonated in South Austin
The Austin Police Department's Bomb Squad detonated "explosive material" in South Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department's Bomb Squad detonated "explosive material" in South Austin.
APD says the scene is now safe.
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What we know:
APD says that around 3:13 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, officers responded to a call about a possible "explosive device" in the 2400 block of Vintage Stave Road, which is off Frate Barker Road and Brodie Lane.
APD's Bomb Squad and ATF responded and processed the scene, and further investigation determined the "only way" to safely detonate some of the material inside a residence is to detonate on-site.
APD says residents in the area were evacuated and that all necessary precautions were taken.
Hear the blast
The detonation happened around 5:10 p.m. April 16.
APD detonation in South Austin
Austin police detonated "explosive material" in South Austin. (Viewer warning for a loud boom).
One person has been detained.
APD later said that there was "major damage" to the home that contained the explosive materials and "minor damage" to the house next door.
The investigation is ongoing.
What we don't know:
It is currently unknown what exactly the "explosive material" was or why it could not be removed from the site before detonation.
There is also no information currently on who was detained and what if any charges could result from this.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the Austin Police Department