SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (AP) - An apparent explosion injured a man in a Utah home where police said they previously found a stash of weapons and explosives.
There was no active fire when firefighters arrived at the South Jordan home Saturday and found the middle-aged man with severe lower leg injuries, deputy fire chief Ryan Lessner said.
Authorities evacuated three nearby homes as a precaution. They didn’t identify the man and said they were still trying to learn who he was.
In July, police found the same home booby-trapped with explosive devices, KUTV reported.
Police at the time arrested the man who lived there, Ryan McManigal, after he allegedly fired on officers. Investigators found extensive bomb materials and weapons, including more than 4,700 rounds of ammunition, police said.
McManigal faced charges including attempted homicide and using a weapon of mass destruction.
McManigal remained in the Salt Lake County jail and couldn’t be reached for comment Sunday.
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