Blackstone Explosion: Possible Pipe Bomb Targeted Resident

BLACKSTONE, MA – Police are investigating an explosion that damaged a car outside of a home in Blackstone Thursday evening. Officers responded to Lakeshore Drive around 6:15 p.m. for a report of possible vandalism, according to a press release. At the scene, the homeowner told police he heard a "loud bang" that shook his home and saw that his vehicle was damaged.

Investigators said the car had been damaged by an "explosive device" that may have been a pipe bomb, police said in a press release. Police believe the resident was targeted.

Police did not identify the victim, who was uninjured, but WCVB is reporting he is the principal at Bellingham High School. The Bellingham School District said on Facebook Friday morning there will be additional security due to "a recent local event."

"Due to a recent local event there is an ongoing police investigation. The safety of students and staff is our number one priority. To ensure safety of our students and staff there is additional police presence at the High School today. All classes and activities are proceeding as normal throughout the district."

The Blackstone Police Department said Friday there is no danger to the community.

"I want to stress first and foremost that we do not believe that there is any danger to the community and that this does not appear to have been a random act," Chief Ross Atstupenas said in a statement. "Thank you to all our residents for their patience and assistance today as we work on the investigation."

No injuries were reported. The explosion remains under investigation.