US: Suspected Austin bomber kills himself
New York, Mar 21 (IBNS): A suspect, who was involved in series of parcel bombs in Austin area of the US, has died, police said on Wednesday.
The suspect was killed after detonating a device off an interstate highway in the Round Rock area of the state capital, police was quoted as saying by BBC.
The entire episode occurred during a police operation, reports said.
According to reports, FBI agents are currently carrying out investigations at the scene of the incident.
Austin police chief Brian Manley tweeted: "I can’t thank the men and women of #AustinPD or our Federal partners enough for their tireless work in restoring peace to our community."
More details are awaited.
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