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Man Injured After Package He Opened Exploded; Authorities Believe He Was Targeted

PHILADELPHIA (CBS13) – A man originally from Modesto is recovering from injuries he suffered when a package he got exploded.

Philadelphia authorities say the man, 60-year-old Jim Alden, opened a package Tuesday morning. The package then exploded, leaving Alden with hand and chest injuries.

Alden is currently at a hospital recovering from his injuries.

Investigators say Alden was targeted and the incident could be a hate crime.

Read more at CBSPhilly.com.

 

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