But the plan went horribly wrong when the gunpowder inside the cannon exploded, fracturing its metal frame and launching shrapnel into the air. ADThe homeowner had purchased the cannon at an auction and previously fired it on multiple occasions, MLive.com reported. The cannon should have set off a loud bang, a flash of light and a puff of smoke, police said. When the bomb exploded, a piece of shrapnel struck the baby’s grandmother, instantly killing her. ADPolice are investigating whether the cannon that exploded in Michigan malfunctioned or if the blast was caused by user error.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2021 09:01 UTC