With police near, suspected Austin bomber blows himself up
Updated 12:20 am, Thursday, March 22, 2018
This undated photo from a Facebook posting shows Mark Anthony Conditt. The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up early Wednesday, March 21, 2018, as authorities closed in on him, bringing a grisly end to a manhunt. (Facebook via AP) less
This undated photo from a Facebook posting shows Mark Anthony Conditt. The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up early Wednesday, March 21, 2018, as authorities closed in on him, ... more
Photo: AP
The back porch looks undisturbed at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
The back porch looks undisturbed at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
FBI SWAT members cover as the home is breached at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
FBI SWAT members cover as the home is breached at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
FBI agents examine the contents of a red truck parked in front at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
FBI agents examine the contents of a red truck parked in front at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
FBI agents examine the contents of a red truck parked in front at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
FBI agents examine the contents of a red truck parked in front at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
A robot is set to be used at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
A robot is set to be used at the scene of Walnut and 2nd Street in Pflugerville where bombing suspect lived on March 21, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Officials work at a blocked off area near where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Officials work at a blocked off area near where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas. (Ricardo B. ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell, AP
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley briefs the media, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas. The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in, the police said early Wednesday. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley briefs the media, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas. The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell, AP
Officials investigate near a vehicle, center, where a suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in on him, in Round Rock, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
lessOfficials investigate near a vehicle, center, where a suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in on him, in Round Rock, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Jay
... moreOfficials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press
Law enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreOfficials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Law enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreOfficials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up early Wednesday as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up early Wednesday as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Law enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old suspect, blew himself up inside his vehicle as police approached to take him into custody. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others.
lessLaw enforcement officials search for evidence at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. Mark Anthony Conditt, the 24-year-old
... moreLaw enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his car as police approached the vehicle. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others. less
Law enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his ... more
Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images
Law enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his car as police approached the vehicle. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others. less
Law enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his ... more
Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, center, stands with other members of law enforcement as he briefs the media, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas. The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in, the police said early Wednesday. less
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, center, stands with other members of law enforcement as he briefs the media, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas. The suspect in a spate of ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials work at the scene early Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas, where according to authorities the suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in. less
Officials work at the scene early Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas, where according to authorities the suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Law enforcement officers block the access road to I-35 south at Old Settlers Blvd in Round Rock, just north f where the suspect bomber killed himself, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Law enforcement officers block the access road to I-35 south at Old Settlers Blvd in Round Rock, just north f where the suspect bomber killed himself, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Law enforcement officials put on protective gear as they investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his car as police approached the vehicle. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others. less
Law enforcement officials put on protective gear as they investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old ... more
Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images
Law enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up inside his car as police approached the vehicle. A massive search had been underway by local and federal law enforcement officials in Austin and the surrounding area after several package bombs had detonated in recent weeks, killing two people and injuring several others. less
Law enforcement officials investigate at the location where the suspected package bomber was killed in suburban Austin on March 21, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. The 24-year-old suspect blew himself up ... more
Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images
Officials work at the scene where the suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in, the police said early Wednesday, March 21, 2018. less
Officials work at the scene where the suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in, the police said ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Law enforcement officers block the access road to I-35 south at Old Settlers Blvd in Round Rock, just north f where the suspect bomber killed himself, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Law enforcement officers block the access road to I-35 south at Old Settlers Blvd in Round Rock, just north f where the suspect bomber killed himself, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Members of law enforcement stage near the area where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Caity Colvard gets emotional as she watches a massive response of law enforcement officers at a bomb explosion site at a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday March 20, 2018. Emergency teams were responding to another reported explosion in Texas' capital, this one at a Goodwill store in the southern part of the city. (Jan Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
lessCaity Colvard gets emotional as she watches a massive response of law enforcement officers at a bomb explosion site at a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday March 20, 2018. Emergency teams were
... moreEmergency vehicles stage near the site of another explosion, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Emergency vehicles stage near the site of another explosion, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas troopers help redirect traffic near the site of another explosion, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas troopers help redirect traffic near the site of another explosion, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
An Austin police officer questions two people walking near the scene of another explosion in the 9800 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Emergency teams were responding to another reported explosion in Texas' capital, this one at a Goodwill store in the southern part of the city. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
lessAn Austin police officer questions two people walking near the scene of another explosion in the 9800 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Emergency teams were responding to
... moreLaw enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday night. It is the fourth explosion in Austin with two deaths and several injured in the past three weeks. less
Law enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday ... more
Photo: Jerry Lara, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
A FedEx employee walks outside the facility after she evacuated due to a package explosion at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a package being shipped to Austin. less
A FedEx employee walks outside the facility after she evacuated due to a package explosion at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge James Smith walks away after a press conference near the FedEx facilities in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. According authorities, a package exploded while on a conveyor belt near an employee who suffered from ringing in their ears. less
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge James Smith walks away after a press conference near the FedEx facilities in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. According authorities, a package exploded while on a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is believed that the package was had an Austin address. less
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials, background, investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz as a police officer secures the entrance to the facility. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials, background, investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz as a police officer secures the entrance to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
Houston FBI public affairs specialist Christina Garza talks to the media Tuesday afternoon March 20, 2018 outside the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz where a package bomb exploded a little after midnight Tuesday. Officials said the bomb, which gave one employee minor injuries, appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Houston FBI public affairs specialist Christina Garza talks to the media Tuesday afternoon March 20, 2018 outside the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz where a package bomb exploded a little after ... more
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
Two employees, left, who did not want to give their names leave the scene with a third man, right, who also did not want to give his name, Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Two employees, left, who did not want to give their names leave the scene with a third man, right, who also did not want to give his name, Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ... more
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
FBI agents collect evidence at a FedEx Office facility following an explosion at a nearby sorting center on March 20, 2018 in Sunset Valley, Texas. A package, reported to have been shipped from this store, exploded while being transported on a conveyor shortly after midnight this morning at the sorting facility in Schertz, Texas causing minor injuries to one person. The explosion is believed to be related to several recent package bombs that have been detonated in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
lessFBI agents collect evidence at a FedEx Office facility following an explosion at a nearby sorting center on March 20, 2018 in Sunset Valley, Texas. A package, reported to have been shipped from this store,
... moreFBI agents collect evidence at a FedEx Office facility following an explosion at a nearby sorting center on March 20, 2018 in Sunset Valley, Texas. A package, reported to have been shipped from this store, exploded while being transported on a conveyor shortly after midnight this morning at the sorting facility in Schertz, Texas causing minor injuries to one person. The explosion is believed to be related to several recent package bombs that have been detonated in Austin, Texas.
lessFBI agents collect evidence at a FedEx Office facility following an explosion at a nearby sorting center on March 20, 2018 in Sunset Valley, Texas. A package, reported to have been shipped from this store,
... morePolice are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, San Antonio Express-News
An ATF vehicle sits in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
lessAn ATF vehicle sits in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin
... moreAn employee wrapped in a blanket talks to a police officer after she was evacuated at a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings. less
An employee wrapped in a blanket talks to a police officer after she was evacuated at a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
A police officer stops a vehicle at a check point in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
lessA police officer stops a vehicle at a check point in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to
... moreA police officer stops a vehicle at a check point in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings. less
A police officer stops a vehicle at a check point in front of a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials work near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other deadly package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. less
Officials work near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, front left, Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley, front center, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, front right, arrive for a news conference near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. less
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, front left, Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley, front center, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
A bomb detecting unit walks along a street near the scene of an explosion, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
A bomb detecting unit walks along a street near the scene of an explosion, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Photo: Nick Wagner, AP
Authorities work the scene in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 19, 2018 on Eagle Feather Drive, near where the bomb exploded. The photo was taken three houses from the intersection of Dawn Song and Eagle Feather, where the bomb exploded. Two people have now been killed and four wounded in bombings over a span of less than three weeks. (Kimberly K. Smith via AP) less
Authorities work the scene in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 19, 2018 on Eagle Feather Drive, near where the bomb exploded. The photo was taken three houses from the intersection of Dawn Song and Eagle Feather, ... more
Photo: Kimberly K. Smith, AP
Authorities work the scene in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 19, 2018, on Republic of Texas Blvd., two houses down from where the bomb exploded Sunday evening. The photo was taken two houses from the intersection of Dawn Song and Eagle Feather, where the bomb exploded. (Caroline Smith via AP) less
Authorities work the scene in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 19, 2018, on Republic of Texas Blvd., two houses down from where the bomb exploded Sunday evening. The photo was taken two houses from the intersection ... more
Photo: Caroline Smith, AP
Investigators on Monday March 19, 2018, work at the scene of a bomb explosion on Dawn Song Drive in Austin, Texas, that seriously injured two men Sunday. Two people have now been killed and four wounded in bombings over a span of less than three weeks. ( Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Investigators on Monday March 19, 2018, work at the scene of a bomb explosion on Dawn Song Drive in Austin, Texas, that seriously injured two men Sunday. Two people have now been killed and four wounded in ... more
Photo: Jay Janner, Associated Press
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, center, talks with the media near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, center, talks with the media near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press
Law enforcement officers gather at the intersection of Republic of Texas and Mission Oaks boulevards in the the Travis Country neighborhood of Austin, Texas to investigate a bombing on Monday, March 19, 2018. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/TNS) less
Law enforcement officers gather at the intersection of Republic of Texas and Mission Oaks boulevards in the the Travis Country neighborhood of Austin, Texas to investigate a bombing on Monday, March 19, 2018. ... more
Photo: Jay Janner, TNS
An Austin police officer raises a barrier near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. less
An Austin police officer raises a barrier near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Federal investigators work near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. less
Federal investigators work near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby residents to remain ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
FBI agents work at a scene near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. less
FBI agents work at a scene near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
FBI agents work the scene of an explosion in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. At least a few people were injured in another explosion in Texas' capital late Sunday, after three package bombs detonated this month in other parts of the city, killing two people and injuring two others. less
FBI agents work the scene of an explosion in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. At least a few people were injured in another explosion in Texas' capital late Sunday, after three package bombs detonated ... more
Photo: Nick Wagner / Nick Wagner / Associated Press
FBI agents meet at the scene of an explosion in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. At least a few people were injured in another explosion in Texas' capital late Sunday, after three package bombs detonated this month in other parts of the city, killing two people and injuring two others. less
FBI agents meet at the scene of an explosion in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. At least a few people were injured in another explosion in Texas' capital late Sunday, after three package bombs detonated ... more
Photo: Nick Wagner / Nick Wagner / Associated Press
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb killed a teenager and wounded a woman in a different part of the city. less
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell / Ricardo B. Brazziell / Associated Press
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb killed a teenager and wounded a woman in a different part of the city. less
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell / Ricardo B. Brazziell / Associated Press
A woman in her 70s was injured in the second reported explosion at a home in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
A woman in her 70s was injured in the second reported explosion at a home in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
Photo: RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / TNS
Law enforcement personnel work the scene of a bombing in the Travis Country subdivision Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx.
Law enforcement personnel work the scene of a bombing in the Travis Country subdivision Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Law enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday night. It is the fourth explosion in Austin with two deaths and several injured in the past three weeks. less
Law enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday ... more
Photo: Jerry Lara, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Law enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday night. It is the fourth explosion in Austin with two deaths and several injured in the past three weeks. less
Law enforcement agents arrive at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Monday, March 19, 2018. Two men were injured when a bomb was set off by a trip wire at the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive Sunday ... more
Photo: Jerry Lara, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Law enforcement personnel work the scene of a bombing in the Travis Country subdivision Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx.
Law enforcement personnel work the scene of a bombing in the Travis Country subdivision Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley speaks to the media, Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx., after another explosion.
Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley speaks to the media, Monday March 19, 2018 in Austin, Tx., after another explosion.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Law enforcement officers gather at the intersection of Republic of Texas and Mission Oaks boulevards in the the Travis Country neighborhood of Austin, Texas to investigate a bombing on Monday, March 19, 2018. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/TNS) less
Law enforcement officers gather at the intersection of Republic of Texas and Mission Oaks boulevards in the the Travis Country neighborhood of Austin, Texas to investigate a bombing on Monday, March 19, 2018. ... more
Photo: Jay Janner, TNS
Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley, left, talks with FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, right, near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. less
Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley, left, talks with FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, right, near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
An agent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives works with his dog near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. less
An agent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives works with his dog near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials work and stage near the site of Sunday's deadly explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. less
Officials work and stage near the site of Sunday's deadly explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible ... more
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Police dogs and their handlers deploy at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Injuries were reported in the explosion, this one coming after three package bombs detonated earlier in the month in other areas of the city, killing two people and injuring two others. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Police dogs and their handlers deploy at the scene of an explosion in southwest Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Injuries were reported in the explosion, this one coming after three package bombs ... more
Photo: Nick Wagner, AP
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley(L), ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, and FBI Agent Christopher Combs brief reporters during a press conference on March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police and bomb experts are investigating a fourth mysterious bombing this month in the Texas state capital of Austin, a blast that injured two young men in their twenties. The explosion came just hours after police made a direct public appeal to the person or persons who carried out the previous bombings to come forward. So far, they have claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. / AFP PHOTO / SUZANNE CORDEIROSUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images less
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley(L), ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, and FBI Agent Christopher Combs brief reporters during a press conference on March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Police and bomb ... more
Photo: SUZANNE CORDEIRO, AFP/Getty Images
Eastside community members console a grieving participant in front of the crime scene as they hold a peace march on March 16, 2018 through neighborhood streets leading to the home on Oldfort Hill where a 17 year old was killed by a package bomb earlier this week. less
Eastside community members console a grieving participant in front of the crime scene as they hold a peace march on March 16, 2018 through neighborhood streets leading to the home on Oldfort Hill where a 17 ... more
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Participants grieve while walking away from the crime scene as Eastside community members hold a peace march on March 16, 2018 through neighborhood streets leading to the home on Oldfort Hill where a 17 year old was killed by a package bomb earlier this week. less
Participants grieve while walking away from the crime scene as Eastside community members hold a peace march on March 16, 2018 through neighborhood streets leading to the home on Oldfort Hill where a 17 year ... more
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Agents interview a neighbor on Porter Street, Maria Esquivel, as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018. Esquivel was not home when the explosion occured in the house behind hers (not shown), just over her back fence. A 75-year-old woman was critically injured in the blast. less
Agents interview a neighbor on Porter Street, Maria Esquivel, as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018. Esquivel was not home when the explosion occured in ... more
Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
A view of the home at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The second explosion, on March 12, occurred at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive. The third explosion, on March 12, occurred at 6706 Galindo Street. less
A view of the home at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
A view of the home at 6706 Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The second explosion, on March 12, occurred at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive. The third explosion, on March 12, occurred at 6706 Galindo Street. less
A view of the home at 6706 Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Spray paint on the street where evidence was marked in the 6700 block of Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The second explosion, on March 12, occurred at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive. The third explosion, on March 12, occurred at 6706 Galindo Street. less
Spray paint on the street where evidence was marked in the 6700 block of Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
A view of the home at 6706 Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The second explosion, on March 12, occurred at 4806 Oldfort Hill Drive. The third explosion, on March 12, occurred at 6706 Galindo Street. less
A view of the home at 6706 Galindo Street Thursday March 15, 2018 in Austin, Tx. Three package bombings have occurred in Austin. The first explosion, on March 2, was in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive. The ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Three package bombings occurred in Austin over a 10-day span, killing two black males and severely injuring an elderly Latina woman. Austin police do not yet know a motive, but they have not ruled out the bombings as potential hate crimes. less
Three package bombings occurred in Austin over a 10-day span, killing two black males and severely injuring an elderly Latina woman. Austin police do not yet know a motive, but they have not ruled out the ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News
Agents look through gathered evidence as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018.
Agents look through gathered evidence as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018.
Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
The bombing site at 4806 Oldfort Hill remains quite on March 14, 2018. Draylen Mason, 17, was killed and his mother wounded when a package bomb was opened Monday in their kitchen.
The bombing site at 4806 Oldfort Hill remains quite on March 14, 2018. Draylen Mason, 17, was killed and his mother wounded when a package bomb was opened Monday in their kitchen.
Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Front entrance damage still is visible at the first bombing site, a residence on the 1100 block of Haverford, in Austin on March 14, 2018. Anthony Stephan House died after the explosion on his front porch around 6:55 a.m. March 2, in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive, which is about 12 miles away from Oldfort Hill Drive neighborhood. less
Front entrance damage still is visible at the first bombing site, a residence on the 1100 block of Haverford, in Austin on March 14, 2018. Anthony Stephan House died after the explosion on his front porch ... more
Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Agents look around the side of the house as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018. A 75-year-old woman was critically injured in the blast.
Agents look around the side of the house as the FBI investigates the site of a third Austin bombing at 6706 Galindo on March 14, 2018. A 75-year-old woman was critically injured in the blast.
Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Front entrance damage still is visible at the first bombing site, a residence on the 1100 block of Haverford, in Austin on March 14, 2018. Anthony Stephan House died after the explosion on his front porch around 6:55 a.m. March 2, in the 1100 block of Haverford Drive, which is about 12 miles away from Oldfort Hill Drive neighborhood. less
Front entrance damage still is visible at the first bombing site, a residence on the 1100 block of Haverford, in Austin on March 14, 2018. Anthony Stephan House died after the explosion on his front porch ... more
Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
FBI agents interview neighbor Maria Esquivel near the site of the third Austin bombing. Esquivel wasn’t home when the blast occured in the house behind hers (not shown), injuring a woman.
FBI agents interview neighbor Maria Esquivel near the site of the third Austin bombing. Esquivel wasn’t home when the blast occured in the house behind hers (not shown), injuring a woman.
Photo: Tom Reel / San Antonio Express-News
Christina Torres, 11, and her mother Marta Aguilar walk along Vargas Rd. close to their home as FBI agents go door to door investigating the bombing on Galindo St., in Austin, TX, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. "It's very disturbing", Aguilar said, " hopefully they find out who did it soon." less
Christina Torres, 11, and her mother Marta Aguilar walk along Vargas Rd. close to their home as FBI agents go door to door investigating the bombing on Galindo St., in Austin, TX, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. ... more
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
FBI agents investigating the bombing on Galindo St. yesterday in Austin, TX, talk to Chris Jaramillo, who lives two blocks away from the incident, but wasn't at home, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
FBI agents investigating the bombing on Galindo St. yesterday in Austin, TX, talk to Chris Jaramillo, who lives two blocks away from the incident, but wasn't at home, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
An ATF agent investigates the scene of one of two separate bombings, in Austin, TX, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
An ATF agent investigates the scene of one of two separate bombings, in Austin, TX, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb killed a teenager and wounded a woman in a different part of the city. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell, Associated Press
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb killed a teenager and wounded a woman in a different part of the city. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Authorities are investigating the scene after multiple explosions in Austin on Monday, March 12, 2018. Police are responding to another explosion Monday, that badly injured a woman, hours after a package bomb ... more
Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell
Authorities investigate the scene in East Austin after a teenager was killed and a woman was injured in the second Austin package explosion in the past two weeks on Monday, March 12, 2018. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman/TNS) less
Authorities investigate the scene in East Austin after a teenager was killed and a woman was injured in the second Austin package explosion in the past two weeks on Monday, March 12, 2018. (Ricardo B. ... more
Photo: RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL, TNS
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of explosion at the 6700 block of Galindo Street in southeast Austin, Monday, March 12, 2018. An unknown person left a package that exploded when two women at the residence opened it. Earlier in the morning, a teenager was killed in similar fashion at a residence on the 4800 block of Oldfort Hill Drive. less
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of explosion at the 6700 block of Galindo Street in southeast Austin, Monday, March 12, 2018. An unknown person left a package that ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Two employees, left, who did not want to give their names leave the scene with a third man, right, who also did not want to give his name, Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Two employees, left, who did not want to give their names leave the scene with a third man, right, who also did not want to give his name, Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials investigate the scene Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 of a package bomb explosion at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Houston FBI public affairs specialist Christina Garza talks to the media Tuesday afternoon March 20, 2018 outside the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz where a package bomb exploded a little after midnight Tuesday. Officials said the bomb, which gave one employee minor injuries, appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Houston FBI public affairs specialist Christina Garza talks to the media Tuesday afternoon March 20, 2018 outside the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz where a package bomb exploded a little after ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
A police officer secures the entrance to the Schertz FedEx ground shipping facility Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 while federal investogators work in the background. A package bomb exploded at the FedEx facility ibetween midnight and 1 a.m. Tuesday morning slightly injuring one person. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
A police officer secures the entrance to the Schertz FedEx ground shipping facility Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 while federal investogators work in the background. A package bomb exploded at the FedEx ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Federal officials brought several large command post-style emergency vehicles Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 to the Schertz FedEx ground shipping facility to aide in their investigation of an overnight package bomb explosion facility. Officials said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Federal officials brought several large command post-style emergency vehicles Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 to the Schertz FedEx ground shipping facility to aide in their investigation of an overnight package ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Command post-type vehicles are parked Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz after a package bomb exploded inside the facility between midnight and 1 a.m. giving one employee minor injuries. Officials have said the bomb appeared to be related to the four recent package explosions in Austin. less
Command post-type vehicles are parked Tuesday morning March 20, 2018 at the FedEx ground shipping facility in Schertz after a package bomb exploded inside the facility between midnight and 1 a.m. giving one ... more
Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a connection between this explosion and the previous ones in Austin. less
Police are staged Tuesday March 20, 2019 at the Fed Ex ground facility in Schertz, Texas where a package blew up. This is the 5th bombing in Texas this month. Authorities are looking to see if there is a ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in Schertz, Texas may have been sent from this location. less
An investigation takes place Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the parking lot of a Fed Ex facility on the 5600 block of Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas (Sunset Valley.) The package that blew up at another Fed Ex in ... more
Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News
An ATF vehicle is seen parked outside a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Federal agents are investigating an explosion at shipping facility where a worker was injured when a package exploded earlier Tuesday morning. less
An ATF vehicle is seen parked outside a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Federal agents are investigating an explosion at shipping facility where a worker was injured when a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
An ATF vehicle is seen parked outside a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Federal agents are investigating an explosion at shipping facility where a worker was injured when a package exploded earlier Tuesday morning. less
An ATF vehicle is seen parked outside a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Federal agents are investigating an explosion at shipping facility where a worker was injured when a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
A Schertz police officer talks with a FedEx employee who evacuated after a package exploded at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a package being shipped to Austin. less
A Schertz police officer talks with a FedEx employee who evacuated after a package exploded at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
A FedEx employee walks outside the facility after she evacuated due to a package explosion at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a package being shipped to Austin. less
A FedEx employee walks outside the facility after she evacuated due to a package explosion at the shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. An employee was injured in the explosion of a ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is believed that the package was had an Austin address. less
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is believed that the package was had an Austin address. less
A Schertz police officer checks vehicles near a FedEx shipping facility in Schertz, Texas, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A package exploded at the facility earlier in the morning, injuring an employee. It is ... more
Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News
Officials investigate near a vehicle, center, where a suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in on him, in Round Rock, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Officials investigate near a vehicle, center, where a suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in on him, in Round Rock, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Jay ... more
Photo: Jay Janner, AP
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials continue to investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials continue to investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials remove a car of the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin from the scene where he blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Officials investigate the scene where a suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP
Authorities surround the home of the Austin bombing suspect Mark Conditt in Pflugerville, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Authorities say Conditt, a man suspected of planting several deadly bombs in the Texas capital this month, blew himself up in a motel parking lot overnight as a SWAT team approached his SUV. (Jay Janner /Austin American-Statesman via AP) less
Authorities surround the home of the Austin bombing suspect Mark Conditt in Pflugerville, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Authorities say Conditt, a man suspected of planting several deadly bombs in the Texas ... more
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PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (AP) — As a SWAT team closed in, the suspected bomber whose deadly explosives terrorized Austin for three weeks used one of his own devices to blow himself up. But police warned that he could have planted more bombs before his death, and they cautioned the city to stay on guard.
Mark Anthony Conditt, an unemployed college dropout who bought bomb-making materials at Home Depot, was tracked down using store surveillance video, cellphone signals and witness accounts of a customer shipping packages in a disguise that included a blond wig and gloves. His motive remained a mystery.
Police finally found the 23-year-old early Wednesday at a hotel in a suburb north of Austin. Officers prepared to move in for an arrest. When the suspect's sport utility vehicle began to drive away, they followed.
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One officer then fired his weapon at Conditt, the chief said. The medical examiner has not finalized the cause of death, but the bomb caused "significant" injuries, he said.
Police discovered a 25-minute video recording on a cellphone found with Conditt, which Manley said he considers a "confession" to the bombings. It described in great detail the differences among the bombs, he said, but no motive.
"It is the outcry of a very challenged young man talking about challenges in his own life," Manley said of the recording.
Law enforcement officials did not immediately say whether Conditt acted alone in the five bombings in the Texas capital and suburban San Antonio that killed two people and badly wounded four others. Fred Milanowski of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said investigators were confident that "the same person built each one of these devices."
Investigators released few details about Conditt, except his age and that he was white. Neighbors say he was home-schooled. He later attended Austin Community College from 2010 to 2012, according to a college spokeswoman, but he did not graduate.
In a 2012 online blog that the college spokeswoman said Conditt created as part of a U.S. government class project, he gives his opinion on several issues, often in response to someone else's commentary. Conditt wrote that gay marriage should be illegal, argued in favor of the death penalty and gave his thoughts on "why we might want to consider" eliminating sex offender registries.
In the "about me" section of the blog, Conditt wrote that he wasn't "that politically inclined" but did view himself as conservative.
Jay Schulze, who lives in Pflugerville, said he was jogging Tuesday night when he was stopped by police and asked about the bombings. He said police flew drones over Conditt's home for about six hours between Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.
Schulze described the home as "a weird house with a lot of people coming and going" and a bit rundown.
A neighbor who watched Conditt grow up said he always seemed smart and polite. Jeff Reeb said he has lived next to Conditt's parents for about 17 years and described them as good neighbors. Conditt had visited his parents regularly, he said.
Conditt's family released a statement saying they had "no idea of the darkness that Mark must have been in." His uncle, Mike Courtney, said his nephew was a "computer geek" who was intelligent and kind.
Austin was hit with four bombings starting on March 2. The first explosions were from packages left on doorsteps. Then a bomb with a tripwire was placed near a public trail. A fifth parcel bomb detonated early Tuesday at a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio.
Rep. Michael McCaul, a Republican from Austin, said Conditt's "fatal mistake" was walking into a FedEx store to mail a package because that allowed authorities to obtain surveillance video that showed him and his vehicle, along with his license plate number. From there, investigators could identify the suspect and eventually track him using his cellphone.
Police warned of the possibility that more bombs had yet to be found.
"We don't know where this suspect has spent his last 24 hours, and therefore we still need to remain vigilant to ensure that no other packages or devices have been left to the community," Manley said.
By late afternoon, federal officials had a "reasonable level of certainty" that there were no more package bombs "out in the public," said Milanowski, the agent in charge of the Houston division of the ATF. But authorities urged continued awareness just in case.
"We think we're on top of this, but we just don't know," FBI agent Chris Combs said.
Homemade explosives were recovered from Conditt's home in Pflugerville, a community where portions of "Friday Night Lights" were filmed. His two roommates were detained for questioning. One was later released.
Investigators said one room in the home contained bomb components and explosive materials but no finished bombs. They were analyzing Conditt's internet history to find out how he learned to make bombs.
Isaac Figueroa said he and his brother heard sirens and helicopters around 2 a.m. Wednesday in the area and drove toward them, then cut through nearby woods on foot after they hit a police roadblock.
The 26-year-old said they saw an SUV that was pinned between large vans and "looked like it had been rammed off the road." He said police later deployed a robot to go examine the vehicle.
The suspect's death followed a day of rapid-fire developments in the case. On Tuesday, the bomb at the FedEx shipping center in suburban San Antonio exploded on a conveyer belt.
Later, police sent a bomb squad to a FedEx facility outside the Austin airport to check on a suspicious package. Authorities subsequently said that package contained an explosive that was tied to the other bombings.
Officers then recovered footage of Conditt wearing a blond wig and gloves as he turned over packages to send at a FedEx store in south Austin. That was enough to set in motion the manhunt that ended with Wednesday's fatal explosion.
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Associated Press writers Paul J. Weber, Emily Schmall and John Mone in Austin; Sadie Gurman in Washington; and Tim Jacobs in Chicago contributed to this report.