Large ‘Intentional’ Explosion Damages Downtown Nashville Christmas Morning
Earlier today on this Christmas morning, a large explosion was reported in downtown Nashville.
According to local reports, police were responding to reports of shots fired near Second Avenue and Commerce Street before 6 a.m., when they saw a suspicious vehicle outside a nearby AT&T building. Metro police spokesperson Don Aaron said officers alerted the department’s bomb squad, which was en route when a “significant explosion” happened about thirty minutes later. The force of the explosion knocked an officer to the ground. So far, three people were sent to the hospital with injuries.
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Foul play was not suspected at first, but Metro Nashville Police Department’s spokesperson, Don Aaron said police now believe the explosion was an intentional act. The immediate downtown area has been sealed off. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice released the following statement, saying:
“Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen was briefed on the Nashville incident early this morning and directed that all DOJ resources be made available to assist in the investigation.”
We will continue to keep you updated as this story develops.
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