An explosion on Friday morning at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training facility in East Los Angeles resulted in the tragic deaths of three police officers, according to officials. The blast happened around 07:30 local time (15:30 BST) in the parking area of the Special Enforcement Bureau, leading to significant response efforts from emergency services.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi described the incident as "horrific" and confirmed that federal agents were dispatched to the scene to assist in inquiries into the cause of the explosion and to determine if there were additional casualties. Currently, information regarding the exact cause remains unclear.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been informed about the incident and is actively monitoring the unfolding situation. His office has also indicated that state support is on hand to facilitate the response. Kathryn Barger, Chief of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, expressed her condolences, stating she is “closely tracking the situation" while keeping the officers’ families in her thoughts.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the circumstances that led to this tragic event, marking a somber day for the community and law enforcement across the state.
