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5 Injured After Explosion at Santa Maria Courthouse in Central California

A suspect was in custody Wednesday morning, according to local authorities.
5 Injured After Explosion at Santa Maria Courthouse in Central California
In this still image from video provided by KEYT, people gather following an explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. KEYT via AP
Jill McLaughlin
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Local authorities said an explosion hit the Santa Maria Superior Court north of Santa Barbara in Central California at about 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 25.

Five people were injured in Wednesday’s explosion, and the building was evacuated. An adult male suspect was immediately detained, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Raquel Zick reported on X.

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