At least three people were killed after an explosion took place at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) on Friday morning at the agency's training facility in East Los Angeles, Fox News reported.
The explosion, which happened at about 7.30 am (local time) at the Biscailuz Training Center, killed at least three sheriff's deputies, the report added.
Ambulances were requested for injuries regarding a possible explosion, according to the LACounty Fire. The facility was evacuated. The identities of the victims have not yet been confirmed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Los Angeles confirmed it looking into the incident.
Attorney General Pam Bondi shared a series of posts on X stating she had spoken with U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna about what she described as a "horrific incident."
"I just spoke to @USAttyEssayli about what appears to be a horrific incident that killed at least three at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles," Bondi wrote. "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."
Bondi also confirmed that the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are on site to assist with the response.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the situation, according to his press office. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is in contact with the sheriff’s department and is closely monitoring developments.
