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Mailbox bomb explodes at Amarillo home
Posted: 08.28.2011 at 7:07 PM
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Amarillo Police say a bomb was set inside this mailbox before exploding late Sunday afternoon.  / Emily Griffin - Pronews 7
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- A homemade bomb allegedly set in the mailbox of a Southwest Amarillo home late Sunday afternoon has exploded.

According to Amarillo Police, a homemade bomb was placed inside the mailblox of a house in the 4400 block of Evelyn.

A member of the bomb squad was called in but officials tell Pronews 7 the bomb exploded before they arrived.
 
Fortunately,  no injuries were reported.
 
Amarillo Police continue to investigate this case and are now searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
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