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Mesa home significantly damaged after someone throws explosive device at resident's door

The homeowner told police he heard "a loud bang" before the glass on his front door was shattered.

MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa homeowner experienced an "explosive" incident on Thursday, the city's police department said. 

Mesa police officers were dispatched to a home near State Route 87 and Guadalupe Road around 9:30 p.m. in response to a "shots fired" call. 

The homeowner told police he received an alert from his front door camera about someone outside. When he approached the door, he heard a loud bang, and the glass on his front door shattered. The homeowner suffered a small cut to his head.

When the homeowner opened the door, he found "extensive damage" to his front entryway, far exceeding what a gunshot would cause, police said. 

Mesa police said they believe the incident involved a large firework or another explosive device. Police said they have a "vague description" of a possible suspect and a vehicle but did not provide any further information regarding the incident. 

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