The West, Texas paramedic accused today of possessing an assortment of bomb-making components certainly didn’t maintain a low profile following the fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people on April 17. Bryce Reed, who was charged today with possession of a destructive device, made the media rounds in the days following the explosion, appearing on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and speaking at a memorial service in Texas attended by President Obama.
Now: an #AC360 exclusive with Bryce Reed, a paramedic with West EMS.
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) April 19, 2013
I interviewed paramedic Bryce Reed several times in the days after the blast at the fertilizer plant in West, TX. http://t.co/AYsuEP1mHL
— Colleen Jenkins (@colleenjenk) May 10, 2013
I spoke with Bryce Reed after explosion in West Texas.Here is the story:
http://t.co/BFYLhyUvzp— Cindy Carcamo (@theCindyCarcamo) May 10, 2013
Here's video of Bryce Reed's tribute to his good friend Cyrus Reed at the West memorial service. http://t.co/Z5MCAToFpu
— Matthew Watkins (@MWatkinsTrib) May 10, 2013
TX EXPLOSION: Mug shot of Bryce Reed, EMS medic in West, now accused of possessing bomb making materials. pic.twitter.com/fC6MFeUdxN
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) May 10, 2013
@DavidSchechter didn't he do an interview at the site during the search? Is he from Rockwall?
— Courtney McGuffin (@CourtMcGuffin) May 10, 2013
@CourtMcGuffin @DavidSchechter http://t.co/VWHCYwUPYD
— Wil Brooks (@wilw1l) May 10, 2013
@thatdudewil @davidschechter ya. That's the guy… He did a lot of interviews. I saw a different one / he was saying exact same thing
— Courtney McGuffin (@CourtMcGuffin) May 10, 2013
Bryce Reed of West, EMS worker featured on Anderson Cooper 360, is now under arrest for possession of an explosive device, per news reports
— Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal (@BudKennedy) May 10, 2013
Authorities note that the charges filed today do not indicate a link to the fertilizer plant explosion. The arrest, though, does raise questions. For example, the Dallas Morning News reports that Reed was fired just two days after the blast, but emails give no explanation as to why. And that’s not all; tweets about Reed paint a confusing picture.
Paramedic arrested Friday was fired 2 days after West explosion, according to records obtained by DMN http://t.co/VWLwfULF9z @dallasnews
— Tom Huang (@tomthuang) May 10, 2013
Childrens Medical Center in Dallas confirms Bryce Reed is paramedic there but took leave April 3rd, two weeks before West explosion.@nbcdfw
— ScottGordonNBC5 (@ScottGordonNBC5) May 10, 2013
Several days ago A friend of Bryce Reed was told to stay away from him bcs ATF was investigating.
— James Rose (@JamesRoseOA) May 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/coalspeaker/status/332868280681390080
From his Facebook, Bryce Reed indicated emotional distress from the explosion and personal issues. #WestTX
— Chris Sadeghi (@chrissadeghi) May 10, 2013
On Sunday paramedic Bryce Reed told DMN that he's been feeling like he’s been “screaming underwater,” not coping well.http://t.co/bl401dae55
— Marcus Baram (@mbaram) May 10, 2013
Recent Bryce Reed quote: "Who I was before April 17 has died. Have to figure out who I am again.”http://t.co/uc1F952pqN
— Miles Moffeit (@milesmoffeit) May 10, 2013
Very strange resume of #WestTx paramedic Bryce Reed, especially The Silentium Group Inc. tie. http://t.co/LOOegW9eLs
— Maximus™ (@MaximusShelby) May 10, 2013
Reed paid tribute to his friend Cyrus Reed, whom he called “brother” but who was not related — something Cyrus’ relatives would like made clear.
https://twitter.com/HeresKayter/status/332880878109863936
For the curious, Reed’s interview with Anderson Cooper is available on CNN’s site.
https://twitter.com/swolodkin5/status/332936060466257920
https://twitter.com/DanMurray104/status/332937979007991809
I remember seeing West EMT Bryce Reed being interviewed by @andersoncooper on CNN, something didn't seem right. Let's hope this is nothing.
— John Gould (@jgthechief) May 10, 2013
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