When members of the SWAT team approached, the suspect detonated an explosive device inside the vehicle, the police chief said. A law enforcement official identified the dead man as Mark Anthony Conditt. Manley said the suspect is believed to be responsible for all the major Austin bombings. Asked if the suspect built bombs before the Austin attacks, Milanowski said: "We know when he bought some of the components. President Donald Trump, who had earlier said whoever was responsible for the Austin bombings was "obviously a very sick individual or individuals," tweeted, "AUSTIN BOMBING SUSPECT IS DEAD.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2018 13:41 UTC