UPDATE: Nashville Names “Hero” Cops Who Cleared Area Before Christmas Bombing
Several cops are being praised for clearing out an area in downtown Nashville before the big explosion that authorities said was “intentional.”
As we previously reported, six cops were able to evacuate buildings in downtown Nashville before an RV exploded. Nashville Mayor John Cooper praised the officers for their quick thinking and putting themselves in danger to save lives on Christmas morning. “They are heroes. And I am grateful for them and all of Nashville’s first responders,” Cooper said, according to CNN.
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The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department publicly identified those officers, who range from a rookie to an 11-year veteran as: Officer Brenna Hosey, a 4-year veteran; Officer James Luellen, with the department for 3 years; Officer Michael Sipos, a rookie with 16 months on the job; Officer Amanda Topping, with the department for 21 months; Officer James Wells, also with the department for 21 months; and Sergeant Timothy Miller, an 11-year veteran, the New York Post notes. In addition to this, CBS News is reporting that a “person or persons” of interest has been identified in the bombing in downtown Nashville.
According to Kiro7, authorities identified Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as a person of interest and were searching a home associated with him. No further details were shared.
We will continue to keep you updated as this story develops.
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