California Courthouse Blast: 2 Hurt in Explosion at Santa Maria Courthouse, 1 Person Detained
Two people were hurt in an explosion Wednesday morning at a courthouse in Southern California, authorities said.
Santa Maria, September 25: Two people were hurt in an explosion Wednesday morning at a courthouse in Southern California, authorities said. One person was detained following the blast reported shortly after 8:45 a.m. at the Santa Maria Courthouse in northern Santa Barbara County, sheriff's officials said. California Blast: Explosion Reported at Santa Maria Courthouse in US, Authorities Urge People To Stay Away From Area.
"We have two reports of non-life-threatening injuries. One person of interest detained immediately. Scene remains active. Please continue to avoid the area," Santa Barbara County Sheriff Public Information Officer Raquel Zick said on the social platform X. A spokesperson for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department declined to immediately provide additional information. Pakistan: 12 Injured, Including Cop, in Quetta Blast Targeting Police Van.
The office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it was “actively monitoring” the situation and coordinating with local law enforcement.
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