Ryan Kelly, 41, forced his way into a house in Bristol with an “explosive device” minutes before a blast that killed him and his ex-partner, Jo Shaw, 35. Police are treating her death as homicide.
Key Takeaways
Ryan Kelly forced his way into Jo Shaw's home in Bristol and detonated an explosive device, killing both himself and Shaw. Police are treating her death as homicide. Three others were injured but not hospitalized.
- Ryan Kelly, 41, killed ex-partner Jo Shaw, 35, in a house explosion
- Explosion occurred at 6:32 AM on Sunday after police received a domestic incident call
- Three others treated for minor injuries; no hospitalization required
- Police refer themselves to Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior domestic incidents
- Army and specialist officers ensure area safety; residents return home Sunday night
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosion Time | Broad Agreement | 6:32 AM on Sunday, May 5th | |
| Victims' Identities | Broad Agreement | Ryan Kelly and Jo Shaw killed in explosion | |
| Incident Call Time | Broad Agreement | 06:17 AM, 2 minutes before the blast | |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | Three others treated for minor injuries; no hospitalization required | |
| Police Referral | Broad Agreement | Police refer themselves to Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior domestic incidents. |
Explosion Time
Broad Agreement6:32 AM on Sunday, May 5th
Victims' Identities
Broad AgreementRyan Kelly and Jo Shaw killed in explosion
Incident Call Time
Broad Agreement06:17 AM, 2 minutes before the blast
Injuries
Broad AgreementThree others treated for minor injuries; no hospitalization required
Police Referral
Broad AgreementPolice refer themselves to Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior domestic incidents.
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The explosion occurred at around 6:32 AM on Sunday in Sterncourt Road after police received a call about a domestic-related incident five minutes earlier. The caller reported that Kelly had an explosive device two minutes before the blast, according to multiple sources.
Joanne Shaw's family described her actions as heroic, stating she saved her child from harm by sending them outside in the face of danger. They recalled her infectious laugh and kindness, emphasizing that she would be remembered for her bravery and protective instinct. Three other people, including a child, were treated for minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.
Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to previous domestic incidents involving the victims. Supt Matt Ebbs emphasized that there is no believed wider risk and the incident is not terrorism-related.
Extensive searches by the army’s explosive ordnance disposal team and specialist police officers ensured the area was safe, allowing residents to return home Sunday night. A search of an address linked to Kelly in Speedwell concluded over the bank holiday weekend without requiring evacuations. Police activity at the explosion site is expected to continue for several days.
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