Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility
Summary
A man in Oklahoma, Ryan Bassham, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after an explosion at a marijuana extraction facility killed two employees. The blast damaged nearby businesses, and authorities believe unsafe chemical use caused the accident.Key Facts
- Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- The explosion happened early Thursday at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Two employees, Michael Newman and Stephen Scott, died in the explosion.
- Prosecutors believe the employees were illegally handling dangerous chemicals.
- The facility was trying to update its marijuana license and narcotics registration.
- A fire marshal found outdated and hazardous equipment at the facility before the blast.
- After the explosion, large amounts of liquid propane and other dangerous materials were found onsite.
- The explosion damaged nearby businesses but no other people were hurt.
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