The man suspected of setting off the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, Tenn., on Christmas morning died in the blast, authorities confirmed Sunday.
U.S. Attorney Donald Cochran at a press conference also officially identified the suspect as Anthony Warner, 63.
The Tennessean reported that authorities identified Warner through DNA found at the scene of the explosion. Officials said there is no indication anyone else was involved in setting up the blast.
Authorities have yet to say whether they consider the bombing domestic terrorism.
FBI agents searched Warner’s home in Antioch, Tenn., on Friday as well as the Fridrich & Clark Realty office in the affluent area of Green Hills, the Tennessean reported.
“We are one of the nearly 500 people who so far have contacted them with tips,” said the real estate firm’s owner Steve Fridrich.
Speaking to the Tennessean, Fridrich confirmed that Warner had previously been employed at his company. Fridrich said Warner began working as a contract laborer for computer consulting, the newspaper reported, until he informed the company in December he would no longer be working there. According to Fridrich, no reason was given as to why he quit.
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper (D) said earlier Sunday that the bombing was an “attack on infrastructure.”
Some previous, unconfirmed reports indicated that Warner may have been motivated by conspiracy theories involving 5G technology
The recreational vehicle that exploded was parked near the iconic AT&T building in downtown Nashville, dubbed the “Batman building” by locals for its distinctive shape.
The massive explosion disrupted thousands of AT&T customer connections across several states, preventing some businesses from using credit card machines or operating at all. Additionally, 911 calls in several counties were down for extended periods of time in Tennessee, and flights in and out of Nashville’s airport were canceled for much of Friday due to system outages.
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JUST IN: Officials identify Nashville bombing suspect, confirm he died in the blast https://t.co/ceDcinUE9V pic.twitter.com/jjthQPjGym
— The Hill (@thehill) December 27, 2020
“Quiet. A loner.” It’s like a script that just keeps reproducing itself. https://t.co/fAIwmBB8Vl
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) December 27, 2020
One of the more memorable insane headlines of this insane year. pic.twitter.com/HbAnW6aLOo
— Rod Dreher (@roddreher) December 27, 2020
There’s been an enormous effort to restore communications to the region. Many thanks to the first responders, law enforcement, and to the @ATT folks who’ve worked around the clock. 2nd Avenue looks like a war zone. https://t.co/XzT4AWvlP0
— David French (@DavidAFrench) December 27, 2020
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