Nathaniel McGuire, a 20-year-old man from Santa Maria, California, threw an explosive device into the Santa Maria courthouse where he was to be arraigned on a gun charge, injuring three people. None of the injuries were life-threatening, and all were treated and released from the hospital. McGuire was arrested as he tried to get into his car after the explosion. The case is under investigation, with the FBI assisting. Authorities believe the incident stemmed from a personal grudge related to McGuire’s recent arrest for firearms violations. McGuire was wearing body armor when he was arrested, and investigators are searching his car and conducting further searches related to him. McGuire is being booked on charges including attempted murder and possession of an explosive device and is being held without bail. There is no further threat to the community. The courthouse, surrounding homes, and a school were evacuated following the explosion. Santa Maria is located in Santa Barbara County, about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. No attorney for McGuire has been listed in online court records.
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California courthouse explosion blamed on man scheduled to appear in court
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