Nashville bombing: suspect identified, died in the explosion

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Nashville bombing suspect

Authorities identified the person behind the Nashville bombing on Christmas Day. The suspect died in his recreational vehicle when it exploded. At least three people were injured and more than 40 business establishments were damaged from the explosion.

On Sunday, Special Agent in Charge Doug Korneski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Memphis Field Office released the results of the forensic tests of human remains from the explosion.

The DNA matched that of 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner, the person responsible for the blast. Warner died at the site.

“A key break in the investigation occurred when the Tennessee Highway Patrol was able to locate and recover the VIN (vehicle identification number) from the suspect’s van. That information, along with crucial tips from the public, led to the home of the suspect in Antioch,” according to the FBI Memphis Field Office in a statement.

Special Agent Korneski said they believe Warner is the only person responsible for the Nashville bombing based on the surveillance. Investigators watched and examined hours of surveillance footage of the area surrounding the RV before it exploded.