A 17-year-old is in custody after authorities say he broke into a Michigan home and detonated an explosive after a girl rejected his romantic advances.
The shocking incident occurred around 3 a.m. on April 10 in Mount Clemens, prompting an entire family to flee for their lives.
According to WXYZ Detroit, the teenager had been communicating with a girl who lived in the house.
When she declined his request for a date, he allegedly broke into the home later that night and set off an explosive.
Fortunately, no one was injured, but the rental home incurred significant damage from the resulting fire.
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Delvon Lee, one of the residents present during the incident, described the terrifying moment his family was jolted awake.
Lee, his 9-month-old son, his son’s mother, grandmother, cousin, and another 9-month-old baby managed to escape by climbing over a backyard fence.
Just five days after the fire, law enforcement tracked down and arrested the teenager.
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Authorities confirmed that he is facing multiple charges related to arson and property destruction.
Prosecutors are reportedly considering charging him as an adult.
