Three DC businesses hit with explosive devices, Molotov cocktail

Source: The Hill | July 2, 2023 | Olafimihan Oshin

Washington, D.C., authorities said three local businesses were hit with explosive devices and a Molotov cocktail Sunday.

In a news release, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the suspected attacks happened within a 15-minute span in the Northeast section of the city.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., the suspect detonated an explosive device on the sidewalk outside the ATM of a Truist Bank, causing damage at the location, authorities said.

Six minutes later, authorities said the suspect detonated an explosive device on the sidewalk in front of the doors at the Nike Store, causing damage to that location.

Approximately nine minutes later, the suspect threw a Molotov cocktail-style object at the Safeway store, again caused damage.

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