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Multiple Bombs Explode At Maine Middle School
Friday, April 19, 2013 18:54
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Multiple ‘chemical bombs’ explode at Maine middle school
By David Edwards
Friday, April 19, 2013 16:06 EDT
Friday, April 19, 2013 16:06 EDT
Bangor Public Schools Superintendent Ron Parker confirmed that at least two homemade devices had exploded in a locker at the middle school. Parker said that the simple devices were known as “works” and consisted of drain cleaner and aluminum in soda bottles.Parents in Bangor, Maine received automated alerts on Friday that at least three explosive devices had gone off at Bangor Middle School.
“It wasn’t a big explosion,” Parker recalled. “The locker didn’t even open.”
According to Parker, a 15-year-old special needs student had admitted to placing the bombs after being dared by another student. Security footage reportedly showed the student placing one device in a school bathroom. It was later discovered that the device had exploded in the bathroom as well. MOREHERE
