Explosive device found at home of California councilwoman
Posted By: cThree, 6/15/2022 8:23:44 AM
An explosive device was found outside the family home of a California councilwoman Tuesday morning, prompting law enforcement to evacuate the area. The explosive was planted near San José Councilwoman Dev Davis’ house in Willow Glen and spotted by a neighbor, who reported the “suspicious device,” according to a NBC Bay Area report. A San José bomb squad responded and evacuated the Davis family and surrounding neighbors. The bomb unit confirmed that the device was explosive and removed it from the property by the afternoon without incident, police said.
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An explosive device was found outside the family home of a California councilwoman Tuesday morning, prompting law enforcement to evacuate the area.
The explosive was planted near San José Councilwoman Dev Davis’ house in Willow Glen and spotted by a neighbor, who reported the “suspicious device,” according to a NBC Bay Area report.
A San José bomb squad responded and evacuated the Davis family and surrounding neighbors. The bomb unit confirmed that the device was explosive and removed it from the property by the afternoon without incident, police said.
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I presume a political motivation, but I haven't seen one suggested yet.