The U.S. Attorney’s Office Western
District of Texas released the below information:
(Austin, TX) – Austin Police
Chief Brian Manley, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in
Charge Christopher Combs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF) Special Agent in Charge Fred J. Milanowski, Travis County District Attorney
Margaret Moore and United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas
John F. Bash announced that a federal criminal complaint and an arrest warrant
were filed last night against 23–year-old Mark Conditt (seen in the above photo) of Pflugerville, TX, in
connection with the recent series of bombings in Austin. Those filings occurred before Conditt
detonated a destructive device early this morning as authorities were
attempting to apprehend him in Round Rock, TX.
Conditt died during the incident.
“Hundreds of federal, state
and local law enforcement officers worked together to identify and locate
Conditt. I was awed by their
professionalism, collaborative spirit, and indefatigable commitment to
protecting the public,” stated United States Attorney John F. Bash. “I send my deepest condolences to the
families of Anthony Stephan House and Draylen Mason, and I pray for the
recovery of the surviving victims of these monstrous crimes.”
The federal criminal
complaint charged Conditt with one count of Unlawful Possession and Transfer of
a Destructive Device. The complaint
affidavit remains under seal at this time.
The investigation continues at this time. Because it is possible that further
destructive devices were planted or mailed, residents of Austin and surrounding
areas should call 911 if they see any suspicious package, bag, or backpack, or
any other item that looks out of place.
“I appreciate all the hard
work of the men and women of the Austin Police Department and our Federal
partners for their tireless work in restoring peace to our community,” said
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley. “My
thoughts and prayers continue to be with those victimized by these criminal
acts committed.”
“I am grateful for the
extraordinary leadership demonstrated by Chief Manley during this complex and
challenging investigation. He inspired
an amazing team of law enforcement professionals and prosecutors who worked
together and with members of the public to restore peace in our community,”
stated FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division.
“Thank you to the City of
Austin and the surrounding communities for coming together and remaining
vigilant over the past three weeks. By
doing so, we were able to restore a sense of calm to the community,” stated ATF
Special Agent in Charge Fred J. Milanowski, Houston Field Division.
The Austin Police Department,
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
Firearms and Explosives are investigating this case. The Texas Department of Public Safety, the
Texas Rangers, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the United States Marshals
Service, the Round Rock Police Department, the Schertz Police Department, the
Pflugerville Police Department, and the Cedar Park Police Department are providing
valuable assistance in this investigation.
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office and the Austin Division of
the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas have
collaboratively provided legal support during the investigation of these
incidents.
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