Over a ten day period, two people were killed due to three packages that exploded in Austin, Texas.  One of those who died was a teenager and the other a 39-year-old man.  On top of that, one of the bombs put an elderly woman into critical condition, as she was seriously injured.

Two of the explosions occurred within hours of each other on Monday, March 2.  Due to this, police were forced to hurry from one crime scene to the following.

The teenager, a 17 year old male, was killed early Monday morning, and following that was the 39 year old male.  Both men were African American.

Midday Monday, the elderly woman who is 75 years of age and Hispanic found a package outside her house, just like the other two individuals.

As of all the packages were waiting outside all of the residents homes, none were delivered by United States Postal Service, United Postal Service, or FedEx.

Troy Teter, who has a brother who lives in Austin says, “It’s scary to think about the fact that a package could end up on his doorstep and there could be a last time I speak to him if officials don’t catch the perpetrator.”

Police have not yet determined whether or not the explosions are crimes caused by hate, but it is possible because of the victims’ races.

Before the first explosion, the residents carried the package into their kitchen and opened it on a counter.  This is when the teenager was killed and the adult female was injured.

Troy Teter also stated, “The fact that this may be related to people’s races is terrifying and that people still put up racial barriers is disgusting.”

Neighbors were terrified by the incident and explain how houses trembled and bodies shook.

Chief Manley of Austin, Texas cautions all residents to be careful about all packages.  Since the motive has not yet been discovered, there is no way to know if the victim has yet been targeted.