Law enforcement sources weigh in on terror suspect

Monday, December 11, 2017
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Law enforcement sources are telling us the suspect used a 9-volt battery and wire from a Christmas light to make this pipe bomb.

The suspect says he intentionally detonated this device strapped to his body in that subway passageway.
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But former members of the NYPD and FBI tell Eyewitness News that doesn't make a lot of sense.

7 On Your Side Investigative Reporter Danielle Leigh has more on this story in the video above.
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