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Explosion at California Courthouse Injures Five, Suspect in Custody

The suspect, who was set to be arraigned on a gun charge, allegedly intended to kill deputies and a judge.

  • The explosion occurred Wednesday morning at the Santa Maria Courthouse, injuring five people with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Nathaniel James McGuire, 20, was arrested shortly after the incident while trying to flee the scene.
  • McGuire, who was wearing body armor, is charged with attempted murder and using an explosive device.
  • Authorities found a cache of weapons and additional explosive materials in McGuire's car and home.
  • Officials believe the attack was motivated by McGuire's previous arrest for illegal gun possession.
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