Chelsea Explosion: Bomber at Large, NYC Mayor Reluctant to Call Terrorism

More than 12 hours after a bomb exploded in Chelsea, injuring 29 people, police are yet to apprehend anyone, nor are they clear on a motive.
Chelsea Explosion: Bomber at Large, NYC Mayor Reluctant to Call Terrorism
Police and firefighters work near the scene of an apparent explosion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, in New York, on Sept. 17, 2016. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Police Commissioner James O'Neill said he is concerned that a bomber is at large in the city, but also expressed confidence in the ability of police to find the culprit or culprits.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the bombing an act of terrorism during Sunday press conference, but also said it doesn’t appear to be related to international terrorism, according to CNN.

Terrorism is defined as using violence or intimidation to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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