Explosive Virginia Home Search Ends in Devastating Blast

A suspect in Arlington, Virginia, fired a flare gun multiple times into the neighborhood before a massive explosion destroyed a duplex. Police responded to reports of shots fired and obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. As officers tried to execute the warrant, the suspect discharged several rounds from what is believed to be a firearm, leading to the explosion. The investigation into the explosion is ongoing, and while three officers reported minor injuries, no one was taken to the hospital. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and federal agents are assisting in the investigation.