House explodes when police approach Arlington, VA home to execute search warrant

MARLINGTON, Va. - Community members in an Arlington neighborhood are being told to shelter in place after police say a flare gun was fired inside of a home, causing a massive explosion.

Arlington County police put out the alert just after 8:15 p.m., saying the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Burlington Street.

Police say as officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the residence, a suspect fired several rounds inside the home, which led to the explosion.

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by Anonymousreply 18December 5, 2023 8:51 PM

Curious to know what the warrant was for

by Anonymousreply 3December 5, 2023 2:40 AM

already a thread. already an answer to R3's question.

by Anonymousreply 4December 5, 2023 2:42 AM

Truth is not stranger than fiction.

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by Anonymousreply 5December 5, 2023 2:42 AM

That house is a DUPLEX!!! I feel sorry for the people living on the other side of the building

by Anonymousreply 6December 5, 2023 2:45 AM

nothing wrong with being prepared!

by Anonymousreply 8December 5, 2023 2:49 AM

Wonder what was the focus of the search warrant?

by Anonymousreply 9December 5, 2023 2:57 AM

Here’s the house, pre-explosion. I believe it was the left half that blew.

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by Anonymousreply 10December 5, 2023 2:58 AM

Yeah, we know, r11. This one will get people’s attention thanks to the video.

by Anonymousreply 12December 5, 2023 3:01 AM

Wow - that house is (was) just 5 miles from my home

by Anonymousreply 13December 5, 2023 3:04 AM

R13, did you hear anything, smell anything?

by Anonymousreply 15December 5, 2023 8:35 PM

BREAKING: Arlington County Police confirms James Yoo, 56 was the man inside the Arlington house that exploded last night. Human remains were found inside the debris

Photo at link.

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by Anonymousreply 16December 5, 2023 8:36 PM

A house in Arlington, Virginia, exploded Monday night, shortly after officers were executing a search warrant at the residence for reports of a person discharging several rounds into a suburban neighborhood, officials said.

by Anonymousreply 17December 5, 2023 8:36 PM

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