Deputies Investigate Explosion At A Residence In Cornelius (Photo)
- 11/11/25
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:13 a.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a report of an explosive device being thrown at a door near the 300 block of N 10th Avenue in Cornelius. After coming out and taking a closer look at the damage, the 911 caller found multiple bullet holes in the door of the home. Thankfully, no one was injured by the explosion or the gunfire.
Responding deputies contacted the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) and the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit to assist in the investigation. During the investigation, deputies discovered this was a targeted attack and believed the suspect was known to the victim. Deputies called on additional resources to help in arresting the suspect and shared concerns that he may have a firearm and additional explosive devices.
The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT), Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU), Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT), and Incident Management Team (IMT) responded. Investigators with CoVRT applied for a search warrant at a home near the 13000 block of SW Cottontail Lane in Beaverton, where the suspect, 37-year-old Samuel Lund, lived.
At about 10:30 p.m., before executing a search warrant, investigators saw Lund leaving the home on a bicycle, heading towards SW Scholls Ferry Road, where they intercepted and took him into custody. Investigators then served the search warrant on Lund’s home, discovering additional explosive devices.
Lund was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged by the District Attorney’s Office on the following charges:
- Attempted Murder in the First Degree (x4)
- Attempted Murder in the Second
- Arson in the First Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon (x4)
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Manufacture of a Destructive Device
- Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device
If you witnessed the incident in Cornelius and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing case number 57-22-1150.
Deputies Investigate Explosion At A Residence In Cornelius (Photo)
- 11/11/25
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:13 a.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a report of an explosive device being thrown at a door near the 300 block of N 10th Avenue in Cornelius. After coming out and taking a closer look at the damage, the 911 caller found multiple bullet holes in the door of the home. Thankfully, no one was injured by the explosion or the gunfire.
Responding deputies contacted the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) and the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit to assist in the investigation. During the investigation, deputies discovered this was a targeted attack and believed the suspect was known to the victim. Deputies called on additional resources to help in arresting the suspect and shared concerns that he may have a firearm and additional explosive devices.
The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT), Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU), Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT), and Incident Management Team (IMT) responded. Investigators with CoVRT applied for a search warrant at a home near the 13000 block of SW Cottontail Lane in Beaverton, where the suspect, 37-year-old Samuel Lund, lived.
At about 10:30 p.m., before executing a search warrant, investigators saw Lund leaving the home on a bicycle, heading towards SW Scholls Ferry Road, where they intercepted and took him into custody. Investigators then served the search warrant on Lund’s home, discovering additional explosive devices.
Lund was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged by the District Attorney’s Office on the following charges:
- Attempted Murder in the First Degree (x4)
- Attempted Murder in the Second
- Arson in the First Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon (x4)
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Manufacture of a Destructive Device
- Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device
If you witnessed the incident in Cornelius and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing case number 57-22-1150.
