Central Park Explosion Latest: Blast Likely 'Explosive Experiment,' Not Terrorism

Officials on Monday said that the explosion Sunday in Central Park that sent a tourist to the hospital was likely caused by an "explosive experiment" that is not related to any sort of terrorist activities.

In a Monday press conference, Lt. Mark Torre, commanding officer of the New York Police Department's bomb squad, said the device was likely not created to harm people but was a rudimentary explosive created by someone who had a basic understanding of chemistry.

Forensic evidence from the blast has been sent to a police lab. Investigators hope to have the results back by Wednesday.

It is still not known who made the explosive or why it was left in the park.

The victim, an 18-year-old male tourist from Fairfax County, Virginia, who police have not named, is in stable condition.

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The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m. near Fifth Avenue and East 68th Street, resonated through most of the park and was heard at the funeral of author Elie Wiesel on East 62nd Street.

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