Man dies from fireworks injury

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A 51-year-old St. Charles man who was seriously injured when he picked up a firework in his yard after Fourth of July festivities has died.

Family members say Mike Keen died Monday at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Keen was working in his yard July 5 when he grabbed what appeared to be a spent mortar. The shell exploded when he picked it up, causing internal bleeding, chest and facial injuries, shrapnel wounds and the loss of several fingers.

Police don't suspect foul play.

A benefit poker run and pig roast are planned for Saturday at Charlie's Pub in St. Charles. A carwash fundraiser is planned for today at Huck's Food Store in St. Peters.