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

Gaines Township, Mich. Police have identified the 26-year-old man who died on Sunday after a new gun exploded in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint.

Original Story: 26-year-old man dies of explosion at baby shower in Michigan

Authorities say Evan Thomas Silva was hit by shrapnel when the cannon exploded. He was the only one to be beaten.

Police said the gun had no projectile and was designed to produce a large flash, smoke and a loud noise. It had been fired several times before the baby shower without a problem.

Police believe the gunpowder loaded into the device caused it to break and spread shrapnel across the area.

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

The investigation is ongoing.

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