Two hurt in explosion at courthouse in California, sheriff's office says


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  • Thursday, 26 Sep 2024

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(Reuters) -Two people were injured on Wednesday in an explosion in a courtroom in the Santa Maria Courthouse in California, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office amid a report that a suspect was in custody.

"Santa Maria Courthouse: report of an explosion. Please avoid the area. Scene has not been deemed safe. More info to follow," the sheriff's office said in a post on X.

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