Tragic news: An explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Center Academy Training facility in Southern California has claimed the lives of at least three deputies. The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. local time, sending shockwaves through the community.
Preliminary reports indicate that the deputies were handling explosives when the blast happened, a detail confirmed by local media. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi described the event as a "horrific incident," and federal agents have been dispatched to the scene. 🚨
California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the situation while the Governor's Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with the sheriff's department to offer full state assistance. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also confirmed that support is being provided, with help from the LA Fire Department, the ATF, and the LAPD bomb squad.
Investigations into the specific cause of the explosion are still ongoing. Our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of the fallen deputies during this difficult time. 🙏
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At least 3 killed in explosion at police training facility in U.S.
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