(Ohio) Bomb Squad Called After War Vet Commits Suicide

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Source: whiotv

DAYTON, Ohio -- Members of the Dayton Bomb Squad detonated the backpack of an Iraq War veteran after the 27-year-old man committed suicide in front of the VA Center Hospital Friday morning.

Security officers at the hospital discovered the body of Jesse Huff and called Dayton Police. Officials say Huff used an M1 military assault rifle to shoot himself on the steps of the main entrance to the facility.

VA spokesperson Donna Simmons said, “We have a confirmed suicide of a 27-year-old veteran and the investigation is ongoing at this time.”

Investigators discovered what they called a suspicious backpack next to Huff's body and made a decision to call in the Bomb Squad. Police said the entire backpack was detonated just to be safe.

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