Early Christmas morning, an explosion occurred within downtown Nashville. In what the police are calling a deliberate act, moments before the blast a warning was broadcasted, telling people to leave the area.

Statements made by Nashville police revealed that authorities were going door-to-door, searching for victims that may have been harmed in the blast.

The loudspeaker warning said, “All buildings in this area must be evacuated now. If you can hear this message, evacuate now.”

The blast resulted in shattered windows and damaged buildings. As of this reporting three civilians were injured. Currently, it is unclear who was responsible for the explosion.