Explosion At Santa Maria Courthouse - One Suspect Detained, Two Injured

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There's been an explosion at the Santa Maria courthouse in California!

  • One suspect has been detained after the explosion was caused by an intentionally set improvised explosive device.
  • Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The courthouse is closed for the day and city buildings surrounding it are temporarily closed.

What happened at the Santa Maria courthouse?
A suspect threw a bag in an arraignment courtroom, and it exploded. The suspect is in custody, and the incident is being treated as a homicide investigation.

Source: Fox News*

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