Police and emergency medical personnel rushed the scene, where they found live explosives,\u00a0according to\u00a0Fox 29<\/a>. While the safe was still intact, the machine’s electronic components were destroyed. Crucially the detonation occurred\u00a0near an apartment complex and local businesses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Though details remain somewhat murky,\u00a0a CBS affiliate reported<\/a>\u00a0the man was also shot during the police response after being severely injured in his attempt to blow up the ATM. He likely still had explosive devices on him which police considered a threat.<\/p>\n Over the past days there’s been\u00a0a string of blasts at ATMs and mini-marts<\/strong>\u00a0throughout Philadelphia, amid broader George Floyd protest mayhem, looting, and increasing lawlessness in parts of the city.<\/p>\n It brings up the alarming prospect of other ATM or bank locations being rigged with dynamite or small bombs, and\u00a0dangers to nearby pedestrians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Looters are using explosives in attempts to open bank ATM\u2019s https:\/\/t.co\/wZtvmTz0sU<\/a><\/p>\n — Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) June 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/zh-prod-1cc738ca-7d3b-4a72-b792-20bd8d8fa069.storage.googleapis.com\/s3fs-public\/styles\/inline_image_desktop\/public\/inline-images\/atmphilly.jpg?itok=QQUNgeEj)
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