Sachin Shankar Yadav 
Three sheriff’s deputies were killed Friday morning in a large explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) training facility in East Los Angeles. The incident took place at the Biscailuz Training Facility, which is well-known for housing the department’s bomb squad and special enforcement units, at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Incident Details
Location: City Terrace, East Los Angeles, Biscailuz Training Facility
Time: A little after 7:30 a.m. local time
Casualties: Three deputies confirmed dead.
Response: The LAPD bomb squad, federal agents from the FBI and ATF, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene.
What Happened?
Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion happened accidentally while enforcement bureau staff were handling explosives. The facility was quickly evacuated after the incident, and the precise cause of the blast has not been determined.
To find out what went wrong and whether any hazardous materials at the scene contributed to the tragedy, federal and local investigations are still underway, headed by the FBI and LASD homicide detectives.
Official Statements
Several local authorities offered their condolences and demanded a comprehensive investigation:
- L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger expressed her sorrow and promised to keep an eye on the deputies’ condition and provide support for their families.
- L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis expressed her condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers, saying, “My heart goes out to the families…who perished in what seems to have been a catastrophic explosion.
- L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn described the incident as “extraordinarily painful” and promised to fully support the Sheriff’s Department’s investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
Federal agents are present, and authorities are still unsure of the precise cause, highlighting the necessity of a thorough investigation into the facility’s safety procedures. The state is keeping a close eye on the situation and has offered the county its full support, according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s office.