A Baptist Church in Los Angeles County that was smeared as a “hate group” and placed on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate map” was bombed with an improved explosive device on Saturday, according to the FBI.
UPDATE: Someone threw a bomb at the First Works Baptist Church in El Monte. It’s currently on fire right now. #keepelmontefriendly pic.twitter.com/IGVU0GviAT
— Jay Tea (@Josh_TheBoss2) January 23, 2021
The FBI responded overnight with @elmontepolice & @LASDHQ to an #IED attack at the First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, CA. Bomb Techs & the FBI's Evidence Team continue to process the scene. If you have a tip about the responsible party, please call 3104776565. #SeekingInfo pic.twitter.com/LobrjbrZtx
— FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) January 23, 2021
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