Explosive Search Warrant Triggers Devastating Blast in Arlington, Virginia
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A house in Arlington, Virginia, exploded while police were serving a search warrant for a suspect who had discharged a flare gun multiple times. The suspect, identified as 56-year-old James Yoo, is presumed dead. Police officers sustained minor injuries, and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and human remains have been recovered from the scene. There is no ongoing threat to the community, and authorities are aware of concerning social media posts made by the suspect. The suspect had been in contact with the FBI regarding alleged frauds.