NJ - Pipe bomb explodes at Jersey Shore military charity run. 17 September 2016

"A pipe bomb exploded in a Jersey Shore town shortly before thousands of runners were due to take part in a charity 5K race to benefit marines and sailors.

No injuries were reported in the blast in Seaside Park, which occurred around 9:30am Saturday.
But officials are now following up on reports of a second device in the area."


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September 17, 2016

No injuries after pipe bomb explodes before Marine charity run in New Jersey

Authorities evacuated dozens of homes for hours after a pipe bomb exploded in a Jersey Shore town Saturday morning where thousands of people were about to participate in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors.

Investigators said they would not rule out terrorism as a possible cause.

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"We have various K9's throughout the area, bomb dogs that are making sure the area is safe and secure,” a law enforcement official stated

The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and New Jersey state police were part of the investigation into the incident.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/1...-before-marine-charity-run-in-new-jersey.html


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September 17, 2016
5:27 PM ET UPDATED

'Pipe bomb-style device' explodes along military 5K route in Seaside
UPDATE: No suspect arrested after explosion



Multiple devices were also found "wired together" in the same garbage pail, but they did not detonate, according to Al Della Fave, spokesman for the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

The explosion occurred along the route of the Seaside Semper Five Marine Corps Charity 5K at around 9:30 a.m.

The device is being described as a "pipe bomb-style device" based on a preliminary investigation by officials from the New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad, Della Fave said.

http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2016/09/explosive_device_goes_off_on_route_of_5k_run_for_m.html

should move this to acts of terror. it was related to the manhattan bomb as well.

This kind of stuff is so stupid and uncalled for. Huge potential for injury that thankfully didn't happen. Makes people think twice about taking part in things that should be fun and enjoyable. I hope whoever did this got their jollies! Maybe they'll fall and break their leg.