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IED Explosion at Santa Maria Courthouse Injures Two, Suspect Detained

Sep 25, 2024, 06:07 PM

An explosion occurred at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California on Wednesday morning shortly after 8:45 a.m. The incident, caused by an intentionally set improvised explosive device, resulted in two non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the explosion. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has urged the public to avoid the area as they continue to investigate and check for additional explosives. The Santa Maria Superior Court and several other municipal facilities have been placed on lockdown.