Explosion at Sheriff's Training Center in Los Angeles
An explosion occurred at the Biscailuz Training Center of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, resulting in the deaths of at least three sheriff's deputies and injuring one other person, reports the Los Angeles Times.
The incident took place on Eastern Avenue, where a special sheriff's bureau and explosives unit are located. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. The injured were taken to the hospital for examination, and authorities have begun an investigation into the event.
Sources told The Times that when the explosion occurred, a bomb disposal team was transporting an explosive device on site. Los Angeles police bomb squad arrived at the scene to assist in neutralizing any other potential explosive materials, and the surrounding area was evacuated.
The FBI also arrived at the scene and covered the explosion site with a tarp. As a result of the explosion, windows of an SUV were blown out. Earlier in the US, another explosion occurred at the Northrop Grumman plant, which led to the destruction of a building and rocket engine explosions.
Summary: An explosion occurred at the sheriff's training center in Los Angeles, resulting in the deaths of three sheriff's deputies. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined, but authorities have begun an investigation. Emergency services and the FBI have arrived at the scene.