Explosives Safety

Grenade Missing After Explosion Kills Three LA County Deputies

An investigation is underway after a deadly explosion at a Los Angeles law enforcement training facility resulted in the deaths of three veteran deputy sheriffs. One “military-style” grenade detonated, while another remains missing from the scene. Authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, have conducted extensive searches but have yet to locate the second grenade. As a result, the Sheriff has initiated an independent review and implemented new policies to ensure all future explosive devices are treated as live.

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