California courthouse explosion caused by man due in court

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 at a hospital and released. McGuire was arrested after the explosion while trying to get into his car. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, which revealed that McGuire’s motivation may have stemmed from a personal grudge related to a recent arrest for firearms violations. McGuire was wearing body armor when he was arrested, and he is now facing charges of attempted murder, using an explosive device, and possession of an explosive device. The courthouse, surrounding homes, and a school were evacuated and searched for any additional explosives. McGuire is being held without bail, and there is no further threat to the community. Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, located about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. No lawyer is listed for McGuire in online court records, and no further information is available about his case or the motive behind the attack.

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