The FBI has concluded the bombing that occurred in Nashville, Tennessee on December 25 was conducted by a lone individual – Anthony Warner – whose actions were not related to terrorism, according to a report released by the agency yesterday. Based on analysis of the information and evidence gathered throughout the investigation, the FBI assesses Warner’s detonation of the improvised explosive device was an intentional act in an effort to end his own life, driven in part by a totality of life stressors – including paranoia, long-held individualized beliefs adopted from several eccentric conspiracy theories, and the loss of stabilizing anchors and deteriorating interpersonal relationships. The FBI assesses Warner specifically chose the location and timing of the bombing so that it would be impactful, while still minimizing the likelihood of causing undue injury. According to the FBI, its analysis did not reveal indications of a broader ideological motive to use violence to bring about social or political change, nor does it reveal indications of a specific personal grievance focused on individuals or entities in and around the location of the explosion. Read the report at the FBI.

WaterISAC previously wrote and posted to its portal a report on the Nashville bombing, discussing how the incident highlighted critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and interdependencies and the need for vigilance. Access the report here.