TIMELINE: Austin's deadly package explosions

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Monday, March 19, 2018
Timeline of Austin's deadly explosions
Timeline of Austin's deadly explosions

AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin has had 3 package explosions this month, and a fourth blast that could involve a trip wire may be connected as well.





Here is a timeline of when these terrifying events occurred:



Friday, March 2


6:55 a.m.


Anthony Stephan House found a package that was left overnight on his doorstep. The package detonated, causing serious injuries. He was hospitalized and later died.





Monday, March 12


6:44 a.m.


A package found outside an Austin home exploded when it was brought inside. A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 40-year-old woman was badly wounded but expected to live.



11:50 a.m.


A similar package exploded at a residence across town, injuring a 75-year-old woman.



Sunday, March 18


8:32 p.m.


Austin police responded to a reported explosion on Dawn Song Drive. Two men in their 20s were taken to a hospital with serous injuries.



9:31 p.m.


Residents are advised to stay inside their homes while police comb the area.





Monday, March 19


"Do not touch any packages or anything that looks like a package. Do not even go near it," Austin Police Chief Brian Manley cautioned residents.

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