Summary
An explosion at a training facility in East Los Angeles killed three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred in the morning, and authorities are investigating the cause, with no threat to the wider community.
Key Facts
- The explosion happened at the Biscailuz Training Facility in East Los Angeles.
- Three sheriff's department members died in the incident.
- The sheriff described the explosion as a "critical workplace incident."
- Roads in the area were closed, but there was no danger to the community.
- The victims had 19, 22, and 33 years of service with the department.
- The victims were part of a unit focused on arson and explosives.
- The FBI and ATF are helping to investigate the explosion.
- Sheriff Luna stated the cause of the explosion is still unknown.
