Man and ex-partner killed in Bristol blast after he forced entry into house
Ryan Kelly, 41, had ‘explosive device’, say police, who are treating death of woman, Jo Shaw, 35, as homicide
www.inkl.comI don’t have live access to update results right now, but here’s what’s publicly reported recently about Ryan Kelly in Bristol:
- Several large outlets in early May 2026 reported that Ryan Kelly was involved in a Bristol grenade explosion incident, with Jo Shaw also confirmed as a victim. Police described an explosive device at the scene, and investigations noted that Kelly had prior connections to a drug operation. This sequence of events led to his death at the scene and to multiple investigations surrounding the incident.[2][5][8]
- Local and national coverage around the blaze identified Kelly as a former participant in a drug ring and described a Breaking Bad–style network; authorities emphasized there was no broader terrorism link to the case. The reporting framed Kelly as a previously convicted individual involved in organized crime networks.[5][6][7]
- Additional context from related reporting confirms that Jo Shaw and Ryan Kelly were named as victims by Bristol press outlets, with ongoing police activity at related addresses and continued investigation into the circumstances of the explosion.[6][8]
If you’d like, I can pull in more precise timelines, official statements, or background on the individuals involved. I can also summarize how different outlets framed the incident and any updates from Bristol police. Would you like me to compile a concise timeline or focus on official statements?
Citations:
- Reports of the Bristol grenade incident and victims:[8]
- Background on Kelly’s alleged drug involvement:[7][2][5]
- Local naming and police updates:[6]