Man killed in baby shower explosion identified as 26-year-old Hartland resident

Township of Gaines, Michigan. – Police have identified the 26-year-old man who died Sunday after a fancy cannon exploded in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint.

Original story: 26-year-old man dies in Michigan baby shower explosion

According to authorities, Evan Thomas Silva was hit by shrapnel when the cannon exploded. He was the only person hit.

Police said the cannon did not have a projectile and was designed to create a large flash, smoke and a loud noise. He had been pulled several times before the baby shower without a problem.

Police believe the gunpowder loaded into the device fractured it and shattered shrapnel in the area.

Silva was seriously injured and was rushed to Hurley Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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