Speaking of idiots playing with explosive elements...

Fraternity Blows Cannon Into Apartments

Friday, April 30, 2004

(10:54 PM ET)

The Associated Press

``KA deeply regrets the actions taken by certain member of the chapter which violate our regulations and policy. KA policy prohibits the possession or firing or any type of firearms on fraternity property.''

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- AP
Members of the Kappa Alpha fraternity tried to load an antique cannon on their front lawn with fireworks, but destroyed the cannon and blew out the window of an second floor apartment across the street.

An 8-inch portion of the cannon, which legend says dates to the Civil War, crashed through the roof of the apartment building Thursday, tearing through the fifth floor before landing on a ping-pong table in the lounge on the fourth floor. The explosion also left some debris imbedded in the building's brick exterior. No one was hurt.

Two members of the fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia were arrested. The national Kappa Alpha fraternity said Missouri's chapter president and vice president were facing charges.

Columbia Police Capt. Zim Schwartze said they were investigating a third person for his possible involvement in the incident.

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2003 © The Associated Press.

Dan