Michigan man, 26, killed after cannon used at baby shower explodes

[marmar]

Gaines Township — A 26-year-old Hartland man died after being struck in an explosion during a baby shower, Michigan State Police said Sunday.

The incident occurred at 7:30 p.m. Saturday when a small cannon device was fired in the back yard of a home in Genesee County.

The family celebrating the baby's pending arrival with the homewoner firing the cannon, which blew up, causing shrapnel to strike the man, identified by police as Evan Thomas Silva, who was standing nearby, police said.

Silva was taken in serious condition to Hurley Medical Center in Flint, where he later died. ..............(more)

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/2021/02/07/baby-dies-shower-cannon-explodes/115448872/

[Irish_Dem]

1. When I was young, only women attended baby showers.

And the wildest we got was eating two pieces of cake.

[Blue Owl]

2. How senseless...

What is it with fools and their gunpowder?

[safeinOhio]

3. Very Darwinian of him.

[MFM008]

4. I didnt realize artillery

was needed for a baby shower.........

[niyad]

5. I have been to many baby showers in my long life, but NEVER was an explosive device involved.

Unless noisemakers count??