Two people were injured in an explosion in a Santa Maria, California courtroom on Wednesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. A suspect is reportedly in custody.
“Santa Maria Courthouse: An explosion has been reported. Please avoid the area. The scene has not been deemed safe. More information will be provided later,” the sheriff’s office said in a post on X.
The sheriff’s office told local media that two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Noozhawk, a local online news outlet in Santa Barbara County, quoted Superior Court Executive Officer Darrell Parker as saying that a suspect was inside the court building and threw a bag into the prosecution courtroom, which exploded.
The suspect has been taken into custody, the news agency reported.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said on X that he and the state’s Office of Emergency Services were actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with law enforcement officials.
Santa Maria is 150 miles (241 km) northwest of Los Angeles.