Authorities examine suspicious device at Rodman's Neck

<p>A suspicious device&nbsp;sent to CNN's New York headquarters in Manhattan Wednesday was brought to a shooting range at Rodman's Neck for examination.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 24, 2018, 10:06 PM

Updated 2,031 days ago

Share:

A suspicious device sent to CNN's New York headquarters in Manhattan Wednesday was brought to a shooting range at Rodman's Neck for examination.
Officials said none of the apparent explosives went off and that no one was hurt. Authorities have been carefully and strategically handling the threat, taking the explosive found at CNN to the Bronx peninsula.
Suspicious packages were also sent to Hillary and Bill Clinton, former President Barack Obama and more.
Two NYPD emergency vehicles arrived at Rodman's Neck Wednesday afternoon. One of them was a total containment vessel, or simply a bomb truck, designed to absorb the blast of an explosive should it go off in transit. Rodman's Neck not only serves as a shooting range for law enforcement personnel, but it's also where the NYPD is known to defuse explosives.
The facility remained busy throughout the day, with a lot of traffic moving in and out. Counterterrorism officers remained on scene, checking each vehicle that entered and turning away some people who were not authorized to be there.
Officials said the explosive device would be taken to an FBI testing lab after its time at Rodman's Neck.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are now involved in a full-scale investigation to identify those responsible for carrying out what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has called an act of terror.


More from News 12
0:34
Man arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run of 75-year-old Bronx woman

Man arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run of 75-year-old Bronx woman

2:17
Wet and cloudy conditions stick around overnight before a sunny Friday

Wet and cloudy conditions stick around overnight before a sunny Friday

1:49
Lithium-ion batteries fire prevention bill for the Bronx goes to Senate for final vote

Lithium-ion batteries fire prevention bill for the Bronx goes to Senate for final vote

0:36
Bronx DA: 2 NYPD officers indicted for sexual assault while off-duty

Bronx DA: 2 NYPD officers indicted for sexual assault while off-duty

0:58
Mayor Adams announces pilot program to fight against retail theft in NYC

Mayor Adams announces pilot program to fight against retail theft in NYC

1:47
NYPD: Robbers wanted for targeting people buying, selling cars in the Bronx

NYPD: Robbers wanted for targeting people buying, selling cars in the Bronx

1:38
BX-Factor competition names $10,000 winner at Yankee Stadium

BX-Factor competition names $10,000 winner at Yankee Stadium

1:51
Con Edison says it's struggling with gas meter inspections because tenants won't let inspectors inside homes

Con Edison says it's struggling with gas meter inspections because tenants won't let inspectors inside homes

0:32
GROWNYC program to close its doors for good due to budget cuts

GROWNYC program to close its doors for good due to budget cuts

0:24
NYC teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness starting June 1

NYC teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness starting June 1

5:35
Road Trip Close to Home hits the 200 episode milestone!

Road Trip Close to Home hits the 200 episode milestone!

1:41
Ready for an adventure this summer? Visit the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park

Ready for an adventure this summer? Visit the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park

1:33
Bronx high school student among 18 chosen for High School Broadway Shadowing Program

Bronx high school student among 18 chosen for High School Broadway Shadowing Program

1:53
Bronx courthouse back on the real estate market for fist time in years

Bronx courthouse back on the real estate market for fist time in years

Your New York City Graduation Photos

Your New York City Graduation Photos

0:33
DOT seeking artists to create 5 public artworks across NYC

DOT seeking artists to create 5 public artworks across NYC

2:12
Local groups demand apology from Mayor Eric Adams over controversial comment

Local groups demand apology from Mayor Eric Adams over controversial comment

2:10
Community organization holds town hall to address uptick in gun violence

Community organization holds town hall to address uptick in gun violence

1:24
Funeral procession held for 17-year-old Bronx girl fatally stabbed earlier this month

Funeral procession held for 17-year-old Bronx girl fatally stabbed earlier this month

1:55
Mott Haven tenants forced to remove door cameras say they’re already feeling less safe

Mott Haven tenants forced to remove door cameras say they’re already feeling less safe