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Explosive Trends • 24 APRIL: GRAND ISLAND, NE – EXPLOSION • ". . . was demonstrating. . . how his powder would "flash". Suspect placed unknown quantity of an unknown powder in a cup, inserted hobby fuse and lit fuse. Powder initiated with bright "flash" and initiated a second and possibly third container of unknown powder which detonated. . During the investigation, precursor chemicals and materials were recovered for the manufacturing of M-Series Illegal Explosive Devices. Also recovered on the outside of the building were two improvised "lift charges" cups indicating homemade aerial shells were discharged in the area. "

Explosive Trends • A total of 400 bombing incidents were reported in 2015. Of those 178 targeted residences. Additionally there were 6 bombings of churches, 6 school bombings, and 12 incidents targeting businesses or offices.

Explosive Trends • • • On any given week there approximately 2 -5 explosion events. 50 IED incidents were the IED is rendered safe. 25 -30 suspicious package incidents. Of those 5 -8 are hoax devices.

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Explosive Trends • Boston Marathon Bombing • April 15, 2013 two devices exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The explosion killed 3 civilians and injured an estimated 264 others.

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Explosive Trends • San Bernardino Shooting • On December 2, 2015, 14 people were killed and 22 were seriously injured in a terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, which consisted of a mass shooting and an attempted bombing.

Explosive Trends • New Jersey Bombing • On September 17, at about 9: 30 a. m. , a pipe bomb exploded in a trash can along the route of a United States Marine Corps charity run in Seaside Park. No one was injured.

Explosive Trends • New York Bombing • On September 17, at about 8: 30 p. m. , a homemade pressure cooker bomb exploded on West 23 rd Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Thirty-one civilians were injured, 24 of whom were taken to the hospital. A second pressure cooker bomb, with wires and a mobile phone attached, was discovered by authorities on West 27 th Street, four blocks away. Late on September 18, multiple bombs were discovered inside a suspicious package at the Elizabeth train station. One of those bombs detonated early the next day during the police investigation, and no injuries were reported.

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