The death of a man whose body was found July 4th in his Apple Valley backyard appears to have been caused by home fireworks, police said Thursday.
Apple Valley man's death was caused by home fireworks
Police received a call just after 10 a.m. Sunday that the man was lying deceased in a back yard on Gavotte Avenue.
July 9, 2021 at 1:21AM
Police received a call just after 10 a.m. Sunday that the man, whose name and age have not been released, was lying dead in a backyard in the 12500 block of Gavotte Avenue, according to Apple Valley Police Sgt. Josh Gerving.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the man died of a head wound suffered when he was hit by an explosive device, Gerving said. Several unexploded fireworks also were found in the yard.
Police are investigating, along with a medical examiner.
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