Explosion Reported at California Courthouse, According to Sheriff’s Office – Reuters

Authorities were responding on Wednesday to a reported explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California, as confirmed by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, which also indicated that a suspect was in custody.

Details about any potential injuries were not immediately available. The sheriff’s office urged the public to avoid the area, stating on social media that the scene had not yet been deemed safe and that further information would follow.

According to local news sources, a suspect was present in the courthouse, where they threw a bag inside an arraignment courtroom that subsequently exploded. The same outlets reported that the suspect is now in custody.