LOS ANGELES – Three sheriff’s deputies are dead, and one person hospitalized following an explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East Los Angeles Friday morning.
What we know:
The explosion was reported around 7:25 am. at the facility located in the 1000 block of Eastern Avenue.
The training center has since been evacuated and roads in the area are closed as the investigation continues.
The facility serves the sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau and Arson/Explosives Detail.
Authorities said at this time there appears to be no immediate danger to the public.
What we don’t know:
While the official cause of the explosion is under investigation, preliminary information indicates this was a possible training accident.
What they’re saying:
Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents are at the scene working to learn more.
In a statement, LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said she is aware of the “terrible tragedy that has unfolded today at an LA County Sheriff’s Department facility.”
“I am closely tracking the situation as we learn more about what occurred and the condition of those affected. My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are with the brave men and women of the Sheriff’s Department during this difficult time. We stand with them and their families as they navigate the hours and days ahead,” the statement continued.
The Source: This report compiles information from official sources including a statement from LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and a public post from Attorney General Pam Bondi on X (formerly Twitter). Details about the explosion and facility are based on reports of the incident from the scene.
