In a shocking morning incident in Southern California, an explosion at a police training facility has taken the lives of at least three deputies. The blast occurred just before 7:30 a.m. local time at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Center Academy Training—home to special enforcement units and a bomb squad.
Reports indicate that the victims were handling explosives when the accident struck. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi described the tragic event as a "horrific incident" on social media, confirming the loss of life and noting that federal agents are on scene to investigate further.
California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the situation, with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services coordinating full state assistance alongside the sheriff's department. Local authorities, including the L.A. Fire Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the LAPD bomb squad, are also working together to support the investigation.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass expressed solidarity with the sheriff's department during this heart-wrenching time, as the community grapples with the shock of the incident. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. 🚨💔
Officials continue to probe the exact cause of the explosion, and updates will follow as the investigation unfolds.
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At least 3 killed in explosion at police training facility in U.S.
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