A man 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 named the man as Ryan Kelly, 41, and are treating Shaw’s death as homicide.
Key Takeaways
A man forced his way into a Bristol home with an explosive device before an explosion killed him and his ex-partner, Jo Shaw, 35. Police treat her death as homicide and are investigating previous domestic incidents. Three others were injured but not hospitalized.
- Man forces entry into Bristol home with explosive device
- Explosion kills man and ex-partner Jo Shaw, 35
- Police treating Shaw's death as homicide; no wider risk believed
- Three others treated for minor injuries
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.
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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