Man arrested in connection with reported Northeastern University explosion

BOSTON – Federal prosecutors announced an arrest following a reported explosion on the Northeastern University campus last month.

U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins said Tuesday that a man from Texas has been arrested in connection with the September 13 incident. More information is expected to be announced at an 11:30 a.m. press conference.

The explosion was reported outside of Holmes Hall. Sources told the I-Team a staff member opened a hard suitcase called a Pelican case. The case did not have any gun powder or explosives in it.

The victim, a 45-year-old man, ended up with minor injuries to his hands and was taken to a hospital to be treated. No students were hurt.

Following the explosion, sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that police were investigating at the possibility the incident was a hoax.

Check back with more information on this breaking news story as it becomes available.

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