On September 17 , 2016 , a suspected pipe bomb was placed in a trashcan and detonated , causing a small explosion , but no injuries or deaths . It is currently unclear who placed the bomb and under what motivation , but it is believed the bomb 's intended target was the Seaside Semper Five , a 5K run taking place in the surrounding area . The run had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances regardless , but was canceled soon after details of the explosion became clear
a suspected pipe bomb
2016 New York and New Jersey bombings
Seaside Park, New Jersey