Virginia House Explosion: Owner Believed Dead, Investigation Ongoing

James Yoo, who fired shots before the blast, had a history of airing grievances on social media and in lawsuits.

56-year-old James Yoo, the owner of the house that exploded in Arlington, Virginia, is believed to have died in the blast.
Police were attempting to execute a search warrant at Yoo's home after he reportedly fired a flare gun into the neighborhood over 30 times.
Yoo fired multiple gunshots from within the house as police breached the door, shortly after which the house exploded.
Yoo had a history of airing grievances against multiple people in his life on social media and in lawsuits, some of which were dismissed as frivolous.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisting local authorities.