Crime & Safety
Houston Police Chief: Be Careful On Unexpected Packages
After multiple explosions and a fatality in Austin today, officials ask residents to be vigilant.
HOUSTON, TX — After two separate packages exploded today in Austin killing a juvenile and injuring others, officials from around the state are on high alert and warning residents to be careful. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo sent a message through Twitter to anyone following him, specifically Houstonians.
"In light of the 3 incidents in Austin, please be vigilant when receiving any package you weren’t expecting. If you receive a suspicious package call 911 and do not handle it," the chief wrote.
In light of the 3 incidents in Austin, please be vigilant when receiving any package you weren’t expecting. If you receive a suspicious package call 911 and do not handle it. https://t.co/zrHlCGMYsP
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) March 12, 2018
Earlier today in East Austin, a 17-year-old died and a woman in her 40's was injured by a blast that occurred Monday along the 4800 block of Oldfort Hill Drive at 6:44 a.m.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a similar statewide warning with his social media account.
With three reported explosions in the Austin area, I want to urge all Texans to report any suspicious or unexpected packages arriving by mail to local law enforcement authorities. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you receive something suspicious.
— Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) March 12, 2018
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