An explosion rattled the Santa Maria Courthouse in California on Wednesday, leaving two people injured, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded in an arraignment courtroom when a suspect reportedly hurled a bag that detonated, causing non-life-threatening injuries to two individuals.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area, stating that the scene had not yet been secured. Local media confirmed that the suspect was apprehended, and the situation remains under investigation.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office and California’s emergency services are closely monitoring the developments, working in coordination with law enforcement.
Santa Maria, situated roughly 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles, is now the center of a rapidly unfolding case as officials work to determine the full extent of the threat.
