<p>Prior to his death, the man who detonated a Christmas Day bomb in downtown Nashville had sent out materials about his views to people he knew, federal investigators said on Saturday.</p>.<p>In a statement to <em>The Associated Press</em>, FBI Special Agent Jason Pack said authorities are "aware the suspect sent materials which espoused his viewpoints to several acquaintances throughout the country."</p>.<p>Authorities have said Anthony Warner, 63, was responsible for the explosion, which damaged dozens of buildings and injured several people. Warner died in the blast and officials have not released a motive.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/police-should-have-done-more-with-nashville-bomber-tip-from-august-2019-critics-say-933504.html">Police should have done more with Nashville bomber tip from August 2019, critics say</a></strong></p>.<p>Pack did not release additional details about what the packages from Warner contained but he urged anyone who may have received material from Warner to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.</p>.<p>The bombing occurred Christmas morning well before downtown streets were bustling with activity. Police were responding to a report of shots fired Friday when they encountered the RV blaring a recorded warning that a bomb would detonate in 15 minutes.</p>.<p>Then, inexplicably, the audio switched to a recording of Petula Clark's 1964 hit "Downtown" shortly before the blast. </p>
<p>Prior to his death, the man who detonated a Christmas Day bomb in downtown Nashville had sent out materials about his views to people he knew, federal investigators said on Saturday.</p>.<p>In a statement to <em>The Associated Press</em>, FBI Special Agent Jason Pack said authorities are "aware the suspect sent materials which espoused his viewpoints to several acquaintances throughout the country."</p>.<p>Authorities have said Anthony Warner, 63, was responsible for the explosion, which damaged dozens of buildings and injured several people. Warner died in the blast and officials have not released a motive.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/police-should-have-done-more-with-nashville-bomber-tip-from-august-2019-critics-say-933504.html">Police should have done more with Nashville bomber tip from August 2019, critics say</a></strong></p>.<p>Pack did not release additional details about what the packages from Warner contained but he urged anyone who may have received material from Warner to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.</p>.<p>The bombing occurred Christmas morning well before downtown streets were bustling with activity. Police were responding to a report of shots fired Friday when they encountered the RV blaring a recorded warning that a bomb would detonate in 15 minutes.</p>.<p>Then, inexplicably, the audio switched to a recording of Petula Clark's 1964 hit "Downtown" shortly before the blast. </p>