26-year-old man dies of Michigan baby shower explosion

Gaines Township, Mich. – A 26-year-old Hartland man died during an explosion that happened on Saturday at around 7:30 pm at a baby shower in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint.

During the baby shower, a small cannon-like device was fired in the yard as part of the celebration, police said.

When the cannon was fired by the owner of the house, it exploded and led to metal shrapnel that hit three parked vehicles, the garage where the baby shower was being held and the victim standing nearby.

The victim was initially seriously injured and later died after being taken to Hurley Medical Center.

In addition to the Michigan State Police, the MSP Bomb Squad, the Gaines Township Fire Department and the Med Star Ambulance were called to the scene.

The police are still investigating the case.

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