8 Feb 2021
A man died following an explosion that occurred at a baby shower in Michigan over the weekend, according to Gaines Township authorities.
“A small cannon device that was fired in the backyard of a home by the homeowner blew up, spraying metal shrapnel that struck an unidentified Hartland man who was standing nearby,” the Associated Press reported.
The victim was transported in serious condition to Hurley Medical Center in Flint where he passed away Sunday.
“Three parked cars and the garage where the baby shower was being held were also struck by shrapnel,” the outlet said.
Law enforcement officers later identified the man as 26-year-old Evan Thomas Silva.
26-year-old Michigan man dies after explosion at baby shower
Jonathan Benallack
and last updated 2021-02-07 16:42:54-05
GAINES TWP., Mich. (WXYZ) â A 26-year-old man from Hartland was killed Saturday when a cannon exploded during a baby shower near Flint.
The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. in Gaines Township, which is southwest of Flint.
A small cannon-type device was fired in the back yard of a home by the home s owner, police said. The cannon, which was similar to a Signal Cannon, blew up, causing metal and shrapnel to hit three parked vehicles and the victim.
The victim has been identified as Evan Thomas Silva. He was taken to Hurley Medical Center in Flint where he later died from his injuries.