Person Responsible for Cicero Apartment Explosion Identified
Cicero Officials Disclose Suspect’s Identity
Cicero officials on Saturday identified the person responsible for an apartment building explosion that displaced 11 families in mid-February.
Key Findings
• Anthony Avila-Puebla, 31, was the person responsible for the explosion.
• Avila-Puebla was killed in the explosion on February 15 in the 2200 block of South Central Avenue.
• His remains were discovered in the debris.
Video Footage Reveals Suspicious Behavior
Video captured Avila-Puebla parking his vehicle a half a block from the residence, removing a 5-gallon jug and entering the building, according to a town of Cicero spokesperson. He then exited with the jug, which was empty, and returned to his vehicle.
Avila-Puebla was seen removing multiple jugs from his vehicle on two other occasions and entering the building. An explosion then took place, and Avila-Puebla wasn’t seen exiting the home, officials said.
Investigation Reveals Cause of Explosion
An investigation determined the jugs contained a flammable liquid, and Avila-Puebla was responsible. The explosion occurred while a number of the home’s residents attended a wedding.
Motive Remains Unclear
A motive remained unclear Saturday night.
Conclusion
The investigation has concluded that Anthony Avila-Puebla was the person responsible for the Cicero apartment explosion that displaced 11 families. The motive behind the explosion remains unclear, and authorities are working to uncover more information.
FAQs
• Q: What was the cause of the explosion?
A: The explosion was caused by the flammable liquid contained in the jugs brought by Avila-Puebla.
• Q: What was Avila-Puebla’s role in the explosion?
A: Avila-Puebla was responsible for bringing the jugs and is believed to have lit the flammable liquid, causing the explosion.
• Q: Why was the motive unclear?
A: The motive behind the explosion remains unclear, and authorities are still investigating to determine the reasons behind Avila-Puebla’s actions.
