NASHVILLE — Special Agent in Charge Doug Korneski of the FBI Memphis Field Office Sunday released the results of forensic tests of human remains recovered from the blast site on 2nd Avenue.
DNA examinations of tissue samples by both the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, were consistent to those of Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, of Antioch, Tennessee.
Officials say a key break in the investigation occurred when the Tennessee Highway Patrol was able to locate and recover the VIN (vehicle identification number) from the suspect’s van.
Officials explained the VIN recovery in a press conference; watch below.
That information, along with tips from the public, led to the home of the suspect in Antioch.
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NASHVILLE BOMBING: RV Was Playing Song "Downtown" Before Blast – https://t.co/vszuwI7aCa pic.twitter.com/tFYsQemStm
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FBI and ATF agents are continuing to recover and analyze evidence. The motive for the incident is still unclear. Leads are still being followed, but at this time, officials say there is no indication that any other individuals are involved.
BREAKING PHOTO: Image shows suspected Nashville bomber Anthony Quinn Warner; CBS news first obtained the photo – https://t.co/ELjGJWovgO pic.twitter.com/z1YAnwvnVd
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WATCH: Man and his dog survive Nashville explosion – https://t.co/eSoIEwxEjA pic.twitter.com/0RQYqbUASm
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If you have any images, videos, or other information you may have related to the explosion in downtown Nashville, visit fbi.gov/nashville. If you do not have an attachment but have information to provide, please submit it at tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
