Explosive Virginia House Search Ends in Chaos

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A suspect in Arlington, Virginia, fired a flare gun 30 to 40 times into the neighborhood before an explosion destroyed his duplex. Police responded to reports of shots fired and obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. As officers tried to execute the warrant, the suspect discharged several rounds from what is believed to be a firearm, leading to the explosion. The suspect's condition is unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. Three officers sustained minor injuries, and the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined.
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