FBI * 9797 Aero Drive * San Diego, California 92123 * (858) 565-1255                                 For Immediate Release May 4, 2008 Contact: Darrell Foxworth (858) 499-7810 April Langwell (858) 499-7917

Joint Terrorism Task Force Responds to Explosion
at Federal Courthouse

At approximately 1:40 a.m. the Metro Arson Strike Team responded to a call at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Courthouse located at 940 Front Street, San Diego, California. It was quickly determined that an explosion had occurred, at which point the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) was notified.

The explosive device caused damage to the front entrance and lobby area of the Federal Courthouse. After securing the area the crime scene was turned over to the FBI’s Evidence Response Team at approximately 4:45 a.m. An investigation is being conducted by the JTTF.

Agencies responding to the incident included the San Diego Fire Department Metro Arson Strike Team, the San Diego Police Department, the FBI, ATF, and Federal Protective Services.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the JTTF at (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477).