On the morning of July 18, 2025, a devastating explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East Los Angeles killed three sheriff’s deputies and hospitalized one other. The blast, reported around 7:30 a.m. at 1060 N. Eastern Avenue, occurred near a bomb squad vehicle, possibly during the movement of explosive materials, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
The facility, which houses the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau and Arson/Explosives Detail, was evacuated, and surrounding roads were closed as federal and local authorities, including the FBI and LAPD bomb squad, responded to the scene. Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed condolences, urging prayers for the deputies’ families, while Governor Gavin Newsom offered full state assistance.
Aerial footage revealed damaged vehicles, including an LASD truck with a shattered windshield, underscoring the explosion’s intensity. Initial reports suggest the incident was a tragic accident, but officials are still gathering details. The loss of these deputies is a profound tragedy, and the community mourns as the investigation continues.
*Sources: FOX 11 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, KTLA*[](https://www.foxla.com/