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The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department has identified three depots killed in a Friday training facility at the former Los Angeles County Training Site.
The disastrous explosion has been considered one of the agency’s most deadly internal tragedies over the years.
The explosion occurred after 7:30 am, claiming the life of Joshua Kelly-Acalund, Victor Lemm and William Osborne. The Department of Los Angeles County Sheriff stated that all three men were assigned in explosive detail of the Special Enforcement Bureau and were described as brave men, who worked with an unwavering commitment to respect, courage and protect and serve the community.
Sheriff Robert Luna said, “There are no words to express pain and sorrow.” “These heroes represented the best of our department, followed courage, integrity and selfless service. This is a heartbreaking loss not only for their families, but for all of us.”
Officials obtained a search warrant related to the blast, killing 3 Deputies in La County facility
A map shows the approximate location of the explosion.
According to Luna, the fallen duties had a 74 -year service.
LASD issued a statement on Friday evening that highlighted the service history of the depot and each showed a long record of dedication, special training and service in high -risk assignments.
Detective Kelly-Ellenand later promoted as Detective in the Bureau of narcotics in 2016, where he was entrusted to the LA Impact Team to investigate complex offenses, seize large amounts of narcotics and assist in the arrest of suspects of murder. (Los Angeles County Sheriff Department)
Detective Steven Kelly-Elend joined LASD in 2006 but served in several facilities before becoming a field training officer at South La station. Kelly-Elnd was promoted to a detective with a drug bureau in 2016 and worked with a major investigation and arrest. He became a certified arson and explosive investigator in 2022. He is alive by his wife, Jessica and seven of his children.
Detective Victor Lams completed deputy sheriff in 2003 as a part of Class 339, before he was assigned to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where he fled to the Vegas running team from Baker. (Los Angeles County Sheriff Department)
Human relics discovered the destructive California fireworks facility after the explosion
Detective Victor Lams started his career in LASD in 2003, where he served at Twin Towers and Century Station. Lemm allegedly excelled as a senior training officer and detective. He was also postponed as a decorated baker for Vegas runner and K -9 handler. He joined arson and explosive unit in 2023. He is also alive by his wife, detective Nancy Lams, his three daughters and several family members, who are also serving with LASD.
Detective William Osborne was a arson explorator, he handled cases related to high dollar loss in residential properties, as well as incorporating life loss. He was a colleague leader and played the role of advising the newly appointed investigators. (Los Angeles County Sheriff Department)
Detective William Osborne served in patrol, investigation and training roles in County and graduated in 1992. He was an alleged detective with an intensive passion for allegedly investigative work. Osborne joined the arson and explosive unit in 2019 and was famous for a mentor and their expertise. He was also a reliable leader in the bomb technician community.
LASD officials told Fox News Digital that the same deputy on Thursday in a campus in Santa Monica responded to a call, where they assisted the local police department in seizing explosives.
The incident is still under investigation, and it is not clear that depots were investigating explosives at the time of the explosion.
Three depots were killed on Friday morning at Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Training Facility. (KTTV)
LASD says that homogeneous detective Santa Santa Monica receives a search warrant and “out of the abundance of caution,” Lapd Bomb SCOD, LA Bureau, LA Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Agnayastras and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the process of finding any possible explosives. Are.
Officials wrote in a statement to Fox Digital, “At this time, it is not determined that the equipment found tomorrow has a connection with the important event.” “Santa Monica PD is assisting the Sheriff Department in the incident and vacated the residents in the premises. They are in the process of detecting a shelter for the displaced residents.”
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According to LASD, details about a memorial service for Deputies will be released soon.
“The family asks for privacy and compassion during this sad time. The department will continue to support the families and our personnel in this difficult time,” LASD said.
Alex Coach of Fox News Digital contributed to this article.
