WAUPACA, WI (WSAU) — A third individual has been arrested in connection with the deadly explosion of a homemade device over the Memorial Day weekend
Sheriff’s officials say a 60-year-old Marion man was charged with homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon on Tuesday.
That’s in addition to the 43-year-old Clintonville man and 38-year-old new London man who were arrested on Monday on similar charges.
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Officials have not released the names of those involved as the case remains under investigation.
The charges stem from a homemade explosive which detonated improperly, sending shrapnel into the face of a 44-year-old Illinois man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The purpose of the homemade device remains unclear.
