Woman Dies in Bristol House Blast by Ex-Partner

A woman died in a house explosion in Bristol on Sunday morning, with police ruling her death a homicide after her former partner brought an explosive device to the property, authorities said.

Jo Shaw, 35, who lived at the address on Sterncourt Road in Frenchay, and Ryan Kelly, 41, her former partner and a previously convicted member of a drug gang, suffered fatal injuries in the blast around 6:32 a.m. Three other people inside the home, including the individual who called police and a child, received treatment for minor injuries but did not require hospitalization.

Avon and Somerset Police received the initial call at 6:17 a.m. reporting a domestic-related incident, with the caller stating that a man known to those inside had forced his way into the house. At around 6:30 a.m., the caller updated officers that the man was believed to possess an explosive device. The explosion occurred roughly two minutes later, just before the first police arrived at 6:34 a.m., followed by fire and ambulance crews.

Neighbors described hearing shouting earlier that morning, followed by a powerful bang that shook nearby homes. One resident, Stuart Blanchard, said Shaw had recently split from Kelly...