By Habari Entertainment
PHOENIX — Phoenix police arrested a 24-year-old man on Nov. 6 in connection with a bonfire explosion that left a juvenile girl with significant facial injuries and several others with minor injuries. KTAR.com
Officers responded near 67th Avenue and North New River Road around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 after receiving a report of an injured girl. Phoenix Fire personnel took her to a hospital for treatment. Several other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries. KTAR.com
Investigators said a large group of juveniles and young adults had gathered around a bonfire near West Saddle Mountain Road and North New River Road when someone allegedly threw an object into the flames. Police said the object exploded three to five minutes later. The department’s account did not identify the object. KTAR.com
Detectives with the Phoenix Police Assaults Unit collected evidence and interviewed witnesses before identifying Samuel Schnee as the suspect. Officers took Schnee into custody without incident on Nov. 6. Police said he was booked on multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and endangerment. KTAR.com
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