3 LA County sheriff's deputies killed in explosion at training facility
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY July 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were killed Friday in an explosion at a training facility, authorities said.
The blast was reported around 7:30 a.m. on July 18 at the location of the sheriff's department Biscailuz Training Center. The sheriff's department did not immediately responded to calls from USA TODAY.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed that three deputies were killed in the explosion and that members of the department's arson team were assisting in the investigation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents, including members of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were assisting in the response. She added that she has been in contact with Sheriff Robert Luna, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and others.
"I just spoke with @USAttyEssayli about what appears to be a horrific incident that killed at least three at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles," she said on X. "Our federal agents are at the scene and we are working to learn more. Please pray for the families of the sheriff’s deputies killed."
L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis said in a statement that she is in contact with Luna and is closely monitoring the incident.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred this morning at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Biscailuz Training Academy in East Los Angeles," she said. "My heart goes out to the families, friends, and colleagues of the three individuals who lost their lives in what appears to have been a devastating explosion."
County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she was "heartbroken to hear of the terrible tragedy that has unfolded today at an L.A. County Sheriff's Department facility."
"I am closely tracking the situation as we learn more about what occurred and the condition of those affected," she added in a statement. "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."
This story will be as more information is released.
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