Multiple Injuries After Homemade Bomb Goes Off At California Courthouse

At least five people were injured when a homemade bomb was detonated at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday (September 25) morning.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Raquel Zick said that an adult male was immediately detained following the blast. Zick did not identify the man but said he was considered a "person of interest."

"Subject who is detained is an adult male. Explosion was from an intentionally set improvised explosive device," Zick wrote on X .

The victims were transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.

"Of these, three are in fair condition, while two are in good condition. We are providing them with the highest level of care and support," Marian Regional Medical Center spokesperson Sandy Doucette told CNN .

Zick said that the scene remains active and advised the public to stay away from the area as the investigation into the explosion continues.

It is unclear where the explosive device was detonated or how much damage it caused.

The Santa Maria Courthouse is where pop singer Michael Jackson was tried and acquitted of sexually abusing a minor at Neverland Ranch in 2005.