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CBS News
14 hours ago
- CBS News
LASD serves search warrant as investigation into deadly explosion continues
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Monday said it served a search warrant in Marina del Rey as it searches for answers after three longtime deputies died in an explosion last week. The warrant was executed in the 13900 Block of Marquesas Way in Marina del Rey. The LASD said the warrant was served to follow "all leads and evidence" into the origins of devices that were found in Santa Monica on Thursday, the night before the fatal blast. The area where the search took place is located on the Marina del Rey Marina and contains apartment buildings and businesses, with hundreds of boats docked around the perimeter on the water. It's not yet clear what buildings were searched, and if anything crucial to the investigation was found. Authorities confirmed that on Thursday night, LASD investigators were called to assist the Santa Monica Police Department with a report of possible explosive materials in the 800 block of Bay Street in Santa Monica. There, detectives recovered items that appeared to be grenades, the department said. On Friday, after the explosion, senior law enforcement officials who were briefed on the investigation told CBS News that the grenades were transported to Biscailuz Training Facility. There, members of the highly skilled and trained Arson Explosives Detail were working to render the grenades safe when the explosion occurred, the officials said. The Sheriff's Department later identified the fallen deputies as detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus and William Osborn. The LASD stopped short of fully connecting the grenades to the fatal explosion on Monday, saying investigators were continuing to "conduct their post-blast investigation and reconstruct the incident scene" before drawing a conclusion. "These investigations take time, and we are committed to conducting a thorough examination to accurately determine the cause," the LASD said in Monday's news release. Monday's search warrant was at least the second served since the explosion. In the hours following the blast, the Santa Monica garage where the grenades were found in was searched, the LASD said. No additional details were immediately made available.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Loved ones search for missing 27-year-old Southern California woman
Loved ones are searching for a Southern California woman who has been missing for over a week. Aashian Makan, 27, was reported missing on July 10, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She also goes by the nickname 'Aashi.' Makan, who is considered at-risk, was last seen on the 26300 block of West Plata Lane in Calabasas. She is described as an Asian woman who stands at 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 80 pounds. She has hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a tan/beige sweatshirt, black leggings and light pink tennis shoes. It's unclear where she may have been heading when she disappeared. Her family noted that she has a mental health disorder and requires medication. They have not heard from her since and are very concerned for her well-being. Anyone who may know Makan's whereabouts or has information on the case can call LASD's Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Authorities obtain search warrant related to explosion that killed 3 deputies at LA County facility
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) homicide detectives evacuated a Santa Monica complex and are in the process of obtaining a search warrant in relation to the devastating explosion Friday morning that left multiple deputies dead at the agency's Special Enforcement Bureau in East Los Angeles. The blast, which happened at the Biscailuz Training Facility just after 7:30 a.m., killed three deputies assigned to the arson explosives detail. The fallen deputies had a combined 74 years of service, according to L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna. No other injuries were reported, and there is no threat to the community, according to Luna. Human Remains Discovered Days After Devastating California Fireworks Facility Explosion LASD officials told Fox News Digital that the same personnel involved in Friday's fatal blast responded to a call Thursday at a complex in Santa Monica where they assisted the local police department in seizing explosives. Read On The Fox News App It is unclear if the deputies killed on Friday were examining the explosives at the time of the blast. LASD said homicide detectives are in the process of obtaining a search warrant for the Santa Monica location and "out of the abundance of caution," the LAPD bomb squad, L.A. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Los Angeles will search the location for any potential explosive materials. "At this time, it is not determined if the devices found yesterday have any correlation to today's critical incident," officials wrote in a statement to Fox Digital. "Santa Monica PD is assisting the Sheriff's Department in this incident and have evacuated the residents in the complex. They are in the process of locating a shelter for displaced residents." The FBI and ATF are investigating the "post-blast portion" of the incident, according to Luna. The tragedy marked the largest loss of life within the department since 1857. "If you're familiar with our Special Enforcement Bureau, they're the best of the best. The individuals who work on our arson explosives detail have years of training," Luna said. "They average about 1,100 [calls] per year, so these aren't people who don't do this very often. They are fantastic experts, and unfortunately, I lost three of them today. … There are other law enforcement agencies who have bomb techs, not only around the country, around the world, that want to know what happened here. We want to make sure that we don't repeat this." Seven Missing After Powerful Explosion At California Fireworks Facility As Evacuation Orders Remain In Place Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in a series of X posts that she spoke with Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, and the LASD sheriff 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." Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed DHS is working with state and federal law enforcement in relation to the incident. California Gov. Gavin Newsom was briefed and offered full state assistance to the sheriff's office, according to a statement. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott confirmed LAFD's arson and ATF members are assisting with the investigation. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered the city's support in an X post. "The thoughts of all Angelenos are with all of those impacted by this blast," Bass wrote. California Sheriff Says Nearly A Dozen Deputies Injured In Anti-ice Riots Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also weighed in on social media, offering his family's prayers. "Any loss of life in law enforcement is a sad and difficult circumstance," Kemp wrote in a post. "Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by the tragedy at the @LASDHQ Sheriff's Office and are praying for the families of those killed in today's accident." Fox News Digital's Tessa Hoyos contributed to this article source: Authorities obtain search warrant related to explosion that killed 3 deputies at LA County facility Solve the daily Crossword
Russia Today
3 days ago
- Russia Today
Three dead after explosion at US sheriff training center
A powerful explosion rocked the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) training facility early Friday morning, killing at least three deputies, Fox News reported, citing department sources. The blast occurred at around 7:30am at the Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles, prompting an immediate evacuation of the facility and a multi-agency emergency response. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed to Fox News that ambulances had been dispatched to the scene for injuries related to a possible explosion. The FBI's Los Angeles field office also confirmed its involvement in the ongoing investigation. An accident reportedly occurred while deputies were handling ordnance on the training facility grounds. In a post on X, Attorney General Pam Bondi said she had spoken with US Attorney Bill Essayli, who oversees the Central District of California, about what she called a 'horrific incident.' Bondi noted that federal agents are on the scene and actively working to uncover more information. She urged the public to keep the victims' families in their prayers following the tragic loss of life. While details about the cause remain limited, officials are treating the incident with urgency amid heightened safety protocols. The blast follows recent public concern over dangerous materials in urban areas, including a separate incident involving commercial-grade fireworks that ignited a massive residential blaze elsewhere in Los Angeles.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Three killed in deadly blast at LA sheriff training center
Three people were killed Friday in an explosion at the arson and explosives unit at Biscailuz Center, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's main training academy in East L.A., authorities said. One other person was injured. Few details have been released about what caused the blast, which occurred during a training-related operation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it is cooperating with investigators, and no foul play is currently suspected. The explosion is the latest in a series of deadly incidents tied to LASD training sites across the county. At least 15 people have died during department training activities since 2016, according to records reviewed by the Los Angeles Times. The incidents include medical emergencies, tactical mishaps, and another explosion in 2020 at the department's mobile range facility in Castaic, which seriously injured a bomb technician. Some of the deaths occurred during physically demanding drills. In one case, a recruit suffered a heart attack after a long training run. In others, causes were not made public, and family members have said they received little information from the department. The sheriff's department operates more than two dozen specialized facilities for firearms, bomb squads, K-9 units, and emergency driving. Oversight and reporting standards vary, and many of the incidents have not been widely disclosed. In the wake of Friday's explosion, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has called for a full review of training site safety and transparency. Officials have not yet released the names of those killed. The post Three killed in deadly blast at LA sheriff training center appeared first on
