Politics: Austin package bombing suspect reportedly shot dead in encounter with law enforcement

A number of local Austin reporters have tweeted early on Tuesday morning that police had confirmed the death of the suspect.

Local news has reported that the suspect in a string of deadly bombings in Austin, Texas, has been shot dead after an encounter with law enforcement.

A number of local Austin reporters have tweeted early on Tuesday morning that police had confirmed the death of the suspect.

The Austin Police Department tweeted about an officer-involved shooting, and said it would brief media on the matter shortly.

Austin has been terrorized over the last week by a string of six package bombings that have killed and injured unsuspecting citizens. So far, the bombs have killed two people and injured four others. Police said they believe the incidents are all related "because of the specific contents of these devices."

The bombings began on March 2 when a package left on the front porch of a home overnight explodes, killing 39-year-old Anthony Stephan House. On March 12, another two package bombs exploded at homes around Austin, injuring 75-year-old Esperanza Morena Herrera.

On March 15, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told the press it was possible that the bombings may be motivated by hate because all of the victims at the time were people of color.

A number of local Austin reporters have tweeted early on Tuesday morning that police had confirmed the death of the suspect. Read Full Story