All articles tagged with #pipe bomb
A judge has ordered Brian Cole Jr to remain in jail before his trial for planting pipe bombs outside political party headquarters in Washington, citing the risk to public safety; Cole faces serious federal charges related to attempted bombings during the January 6 period, with evidence including bomb components and surveillance footage.
Brian Cole Jr, accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC before the January 6 Capitol insurrection, is set for a detention hearing after allegedly confessing to the crimes, with his lawyers seeking release citing his lack of danger and health conditions, while prosecutors argue he remains a threat.
A live pipe bomb was discovered at an apartment complex along I-10 in San Antonio, prompting evacuation and a police response; the device contained leaking black powder and is being safely transported for destruction, with investigations ongoing.
Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, of Perkins, Oklahoma, has been arrested and charged with throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts. The incident caused minor fire damage to the building, and a letter addressed to "Dear Satanist" was found at the scene. Palmer faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. The Satanic Temple has previously been targeted with bomb threats and possible hate crimes, and the organization expressed gratitude for the support received from the Salem community.
Sean Patrick Palmer of Oklahoma has been arrested for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at the Massachusetts headquarters of The Satanic Temple, a group advocating for secularism and individual liberties. The bomb partially detonated, causing minor fire damage, and authorities were able to extract a DNA sample from a hair on the bomb. Palmer, who faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty, had posted similar comments on social media and was linked to the incident through surveillance footage and a recent purchase of PVC pipe. The Satanic Temple, which does not worship Satan or believe in the supernatural, could not be reached for comment.
Sean Patrick Palmer, an Oklahoma man, was arrested for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, caused minor fire and related damage to the temple's exterior. A handwritten note found nearby indicated a religious motive, and evidence including a social media post and a purchase of materials linked Palmer to the crime. He faces a charge that could lead to a prison sentence of at least five years and up to 20 years, if convicted.
A man allegedly set off a pipe bomb and threw a molotov cocktail during a chaotic chase in San Francisco after a disturbance at Saints Peter and Paul Church. The suspect fled in a vehicle, leading to a pursuit that ended in Martinez where he was taken into custody. No serious injuries were reported, and police advised the public to avoid the affected areas. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.
Four Syrians have been arrested in Cyprus for allegedly setting off a pipe bomb near the Israeli embassy in Nicosia. The suspects, aged between 17 and 21, face charges including attempted destruction of property using explosives. Two knives and a hammer were found in their vehicle. The bombing, which caused minimal damage and no injuries, is not confirmed to be connected to Israel's conflict with Hamas. Security has been heightened at Israeli and Jewish sites across the European Union following the recent Hamas attack.
Ryuji Kimura, the suspect believed to be responsible for the attempted assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, has been indicted on charges of attempted murder. Kimura allegedly threw a homemade pipe bomb at Kishida while he was campaigning in Wakayama, injuring two people. The attack was carried out by a lone attacker and came a year after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Kimura, who wanted to be a politician but was blocked from running, is mentally fit for trial according to a psychiatric evaluation.
A 24-year-old man was arrested for throwing a pipe bomb at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a campaign event in western Japan. Kishida was unharmed, and one police officer was slightly injured. The motive of the suspect is currently unknown, and it is not clear what the explosive device was or how many the suspect was carrying. The incident occurred ahead of nationwide local elections, including by-elections for vacated parliamentary seats.