Explosion in the LA police department: three dead and many questions!

Explosion in the LA police department: three dead and many questions!

Los Angeles, USA - in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, July 18, 2025, a tragic explosion on a police site that demanded at least three fatalities. Among the deceased are also deputies of the police chief. A report by Krone informs that a person was injured and had to be taken to the hospital, whereby the severity of the injuries is still unclear.

The explosion occurred in the Biscailuz Training Center, east of the city center of Los Angeles, while a command moved explosives for bombing. Witnesses reported a loud bang, followed by noises frogging glass and panicked. Puls24 mentions that the US Justice Minister Pam Bondi described the incident as "terrible" and confirmed the number of dead.

reactions and measures

California governor Gavin Newsom was immediately informed about the Situation and pursues the developments on site. The area was evacuated and the surroundings were covered with tarpaulins, while several ambulances and a helicopter were in use. The FBI with bombing technicians was also on site to analyze the situation and avert further dangers.

The exact circumstances that led to the explosion are currently still unclear. While the authorities are still looking for answers, the community remains in grief about the loss of civil servants who died in duty. The time reports that police violence increases in the US

In 2022, 1,176 people were killed in police operations, according to the Mapping Police Violence initiative. This statistics show a worrying trend that has increased in recent years. It remains to be seen how this incident will influence the discussion about police violence and security measures in the United States.