Bombing of Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that occurred on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds. The attack was planned and carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, motivated by anti-government sentiments. It was one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, highlighting vulnerabilities in security and leading to significant changes in law enforcement and bomb prevention measures. The bombing profoundly impacted the community and prompted nationwide discussions on terrorism and domestic extremism.