Emergency systems were disrupted across Tennessee. The RV blew up outside a building where telecoms giant AT&T has a branch office. The explosion had also damaged more than 40 businesses in the area.
The Metro Nashville Police District later released this image of the vehicle arriving at the scene early on Christmas Day.
BREAKING: This is the RV that exploded on 2nd Ave N this morning. It arrived on 2nd Ave at 1:22 a.m. Have you seen this vehicle in our area or do you have information about it? Please contact us via Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or online via https://t.co/dVGS7o0m4v. @ATFHQ pic.twitter.com/JNx9sDinAH
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 25, 2020
Bomber’s motive still unclear
Investigators said Warner had extensive experience with electronics and IT.
The FBI said the explosion was deliberate, and that it was Warner’s remains discovered at the scene.
“We’re still following leads but right now there is no indication that any other persons were involved,” said Special Agent Korneski.
