FBI responds as authorities evacuate facility where explosion killed multiple deputies
At least 3 dead in possible explosion at L.A. sheriff's facility
Fox News' Jonathan Hunt provides details on the possible explosion in Los Angeles, which appears to be an accident at the time of the report, that killed three sheriff's deputies.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) confirmed multiple deputies are dead after an explosion Friday morning at the agency's training facility in East Los Angeles.
The explosion, which happened at about 7:25 a.m. local time at the Biscailuz Training Center, killed at least three sheriff's deputies, LASD sources told Fox News.
An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility left three sheriff's deputies dead, a source told Fox News. (KTTV)
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Sources said it appears an accident occurred when deputies were moving ordinances on the training facility property.
Ambulances were requested for injuries and the facility was evacuated, according to L.A. County Fire.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Los Angeles confirmed it is responding.
Attorney General Pam Bondi asked for prayers for the families of the deputies killed, calling the incident "horrific." (Fox News / Hannity)
Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in an X post that she spoke with Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, regarding the "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."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Fox News Digital's Tessa Hoyos contributed to this report.
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