Chamberlain High School in Tampa was the site of an amateur acid bomb attack Monday. According to the police reports, the device was created out of a water bottle, which released a compound that caused redness and itching to one junior at the school. The device was made where the cap would explode off the bottle after someone would shake it. A second device was found in the boy's bathroom, exploding without incident.
The victim, a junior girl, left the school's library and was walking down a hallway when she spotted the device as it rolled and exploded at her. Her shoes and socks were burnt by the chemicals, and red discoloration was left on her left hand and above her right knee. While she said that the acid did not hurt, she did note that the affected areas were particularly itchy.
After a campus investigation, police found no other devices in the school. CrimeStoppers posted a $500 reward, causing a few students to offer leads to the investigation. No one has been charged in relation to the attack.
Although there was no great injury done to the student, this case nevertheless illustrates the potential for damage. The chemical reaction could have had unexpected effects, could have exploded in a more violent manner, and could have posed a very serious threat to student safety. If you or someone you love has been injured by the malicious actions of another person, you may be eligible for legal recourse. Contact the Tampa personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978 today to discuss your claim.