‘Improvised Explosion’ Hits New Mexico Strip Mall, Kills 1

‘Improvised Explosion’ Hits New Mexico Strip Mall, Kills 1
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—An “improvised explosion” detonated in an alley behind a strip mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, Feb. 4, and killed a man authorities believe was responsible for the device, police said.

Albuquerque Police Chief Michael Geier said at a news conference the blast didn’t appear to be linked to any terrorist act but the FBI is investigating. The name of the man killed has not been released and police don’t know if he was connected to the shopping center and have yet to determine a motive.