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

Gaines Township, Mich. A 26-year-old Hartland man was killed in an explosion at a baby shower in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint, at about 7.30pm on Saturday.

According to police, a small cannon-type device was fired in the backyard during the baby shower.

When the cannon was fired, it exploded and caused metal splinters to hit three parked vehicles, a garage where the baby shower was held and the victim standing nearby.

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

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

Police are still investigating the case.

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