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Explosion at Santa Maria Superior Courthouse in Santa Barbara County Injures Five, Suspect Detained

Sep 25, 2024, 06:38 PM

An explosion caused by an intentionally set improvised explosive device (IED) occurred at the Santa Maria Superior Courthouse in California on September 25, 2024. The incident resulted in injuries to five people, who sustained non-life-threatening wounds. 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 while they continue their investigation. Several municipal facilities were evacuated as a precaution.