The boys were reportedly having a sleepover together. Deputies say the 15-year-old held a mortar tube close to his body and lit the mortar before dropping it in the tube. The mortar then exploded ...

The M252 system consists of the M253 Cannon (tube), M177 Mortar Mount, M3A1 Baseplate, and M64A1 Sight Unit.

An additional short range sight is attached to the base of the cannon tube for firing the M224 60mm mortar on the move and during assaults. It has a spring-type shock absorber to absorb the shock ...

One of the boys tried to hold a mortar tube close to his body and lit a mortar firework before dropping it into the tube. The firework exploded prematurely, causing deadly injuries. Fire crews ...