Officials: Gunman had no bomb-making stash

Associated Press

DALLAS

The gunman who killed five Dallas police officers did not have a large stockpile of bomb-making materials at his suburban home, two officials said Friday, contradicting earlier claims that Micah Johnson possessed enough explosives to stage a larger attack.

Officers who searched Micah Johnson’s home Friday found small amounts of an explosive known as Tannerite as well as acetone, which can be used as an accelerant in explosives, according to the officials, who are familiar with the investigation.

They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly.

Both Tannerite and acetone are legal and easy to purchase. Tannerite is often found in small targets that emit powder when hit by a gunshot, such as those at gun ranges. Acetone is commonly sold as nail-polish remover.

After the July 7 attack in which five officers were killed, Dallas Police Chief David Brown repeatedly said Johnson had enough explosives on hand to do far greater damage.