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Tannerite explosions blamed for loud boom in S Austin

Tannerite explosions blamed for loud boom in S Austin

Officials in Hays County are investigating a suspicious noise heard in Southwest Austin on Saturday evening.

It happened around 6 p.m. near Frate Barker and Brodie Lane.

Austin fire officials say the loud boom was caused by someone shooting at targets on a private gun range. They were hitting Tannerite, which is an exploding target used for firearm practice.

Multiple law enforcement units responded to calls of the boom.

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