Man charged with murder in Sand Springs warehouse blast may be trying to avoid arrest, DA says — Tulsa, Oklahoma

Man charged murder: TULSA, Oklahoma — SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a man charged with murder in connection with a deadly explosion in Sand Springs that killed two people and damaged dozens of businesses.An arrest warrant has been issued for Ryan Bassham, who faces two counts of first-degree murder in the commission of a crime.The explosion happened in the early morning hours of Aug.

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27 at the Morrow-Gill Complex on Lincoln Avenue. Investigators say it occurred during a THC extraction process.

One person was confirmed dead at the scene; a second person later died at the hospital.The blast damaged at least 25 nearby businesses.

Debris flew as far as Planet Fitness near Main Street, and first responders said the explosion was powerful enough to be felt 30 miles away.Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said investigators believe Bassham may be trying to evade law enforcement."We have reason to believe he may be attempting to avoid arrest.