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Gentleman with gun charges shows up at court — and hurls a bomb that explodes

Carla Sinclair
Sep 27, 2024
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Image: Nathaniel McGuire, age 20; Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Image: Nathaniel McGuire, age 20; Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

A California man facing gun-related charges showed up at his arraignment on Wednesday with a bomb in his hand — which he hurled towards the screening station inside the courthouse. The explosive device — which was inside a bag — reportedly blew up, sending five people to the hospital.

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