By WBFO News
Tonawanda, NY – A Town of Tonawanda man critically burned in an explosion in his apartment last Wednesday has died.
Authorities said 23-year old Jonathan Smith, of 9 Hale Court, died shortly after 8:00 p.m. Monday at Erie County Medical Center. He suffered serious burns over most of his body.
Police believe Smith intentionally sparked the explosion by opening a gas valve in his apartment.