Video shows person of interest in explosion outside Alabama attorney general’s office

 1675673695 
1709205162
This image provided by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shows security camera images of a person that investigators say may have information about the detonation of an explosive device outside the Alabama attorney general's office.

This image provided by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shows security camera images of a person that investigators say may have information about the detonation of an explosive device outside the Alabama attorney general's office in Montgomery, Ala., early Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. The state agency says the device exploded at about 3:42 a.m. Saturday. No one was injured and no building damage was reported.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency via AP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Authorities on Thursday released a video showing a person of interest in their investigation of an explosive device that detonated outside the Alabama attorney general’s office last weekend.

The short security camera clip shared by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shows a person strolling down a sidewalk, wearing a facemask, stocking cap, dark jacket and gloves. A statement from the agency described the person as someone who “may have information related to this crime.”

The state agency says the device exploded at about 3:42 a.m. Saturday after being placed outside the office in downtown Montgomery. No one was injured and no building damage was reported.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asked anyone with information to submit tips at 1-800-CALL-FBI and upload any photos or digital files at www.fbi.gov/alabamaagexplosion.

 

Lawmakers advance restrictions on SNAP benefits

Alabama is one of the most obese states in the nation. One state lawmaker says SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, could be used to turn that around. We talk about that and other legislative matters this week with Todd Stacy, host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television.

White House unveils TrumpRx website for medication discounts

Under Trump administration deals to lower drug prices, pharmaceutical companies are offering some of their drugs at discounted prices through a new website called TrumpRx.gov.

Virginia Democrats show map to counter Trump redistricting but its future is unclear

The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats

What to watch at the 2026 Olympics

NPR journalists are at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Join host A Martinez and correspondents Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, and Rachel Triesman as they talk about what's coming up.

A ‘Jane Doe’ in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story

A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.

Alabama seek to bring back death penalty for child rape convictions

Alabama approved legislation Thursday to add rape and sexual torture of a child under 12 to the narrow list of crimes that could draw a death sentence.

More Front Page Coverage