Oct 07, 2021

Drug lab: Bomb squad called after Kan. man injured in butane explosion

Posted Oct 07, 2021 2:00 AM
First responders at the scene of the investigation Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH
First responders at the scene of the investigation Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of illegal drug and explosive manufacturing at a Kansas home.

Just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday,  police responded to a shooting call in the 2500 block of S. Roosevelt in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

At the scene, officers located a 31-year-old man with a severe injury to his hand. Officers learned that the injury occurred due to a butane lighter explosion inside the home. He remains hospitalized, according to Macy.

Officers were allowed inside the residence where the explosion occurred, and they discovered evidence of illegal drug manufacturing and possible homemade explosive manufacturing.

The home was secured, nearby homes were evacuated, and the WPD Bomb Squad was activated.

The Wichita Police Department and several partner agencies worked  to safely remove illegal and illicit substances and energetic materials from the residence.   Police have not released the man's name.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of illegal drug and explosive manufacturing at a Kansas home.

Just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday,  police responded to a shooting call in the 2500 block of S. Roosevelt in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

At the scene, officers located a 31-year-old man with a severe injury to his hand. Officers learned that the injury occurred due to a butane lighter explosion inside the home.

Officers were allowed inside the residence where the explosion occurred, and they discovered evidence of illegal drug manufacturing and possible homemade explosive manufacturing.

The home was secured, nearby homes were evacuated, and the WPD Bomb Squad was activated.

The Wichita Police Department and several partner agencies worked  to safely remove illegal and illicit substances and energetic materials from the residence.  Police have not reported an update to the 31-year-old man's condition or any possible arrest.