Solis Issues Follow-Up Statement on Sheriff Biscailuz Center Training Academy Tragedy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Following this morning’s press conference on the tragic explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East Los Angeles, which claimed the lives of three deputies, Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis issued the following update:
“This is an incredibly tragic day for Los Angeles County, especially for our community in East Los Angeles, where a devastating explosion at the Sheriff’s Department’s Biscailuz Center Training Academy claimed the lives of three deputies who regularly served at our Board of Supervisors meetings.
My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. As they face this unimaginable loss, I ask that we all keep them in our prayers. My thoughts are also with the entire Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as they grieve the loss of their team members.
The Biscailuz Center Training Academy is located in an area that also houses other critical County departments, including the Los Angeles County Fire Department and our Internal Services Department. I want to reassure the public that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding East Los Angeles community.
I want to sincerely thank the deputies from the East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station and personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department for their quick response to the scene. I also want to thank the partner agencies that have stepped up to support the Sheriff’s Department during this difficult time. Your service and collaboration are deeply appreciated.
Out of respect and in memory of the three deputies, I have requested that all County flags be flown at half-staff, as the incident occurred in the First District, which I represent.
I remain committed to working with Sheriff Robert Luna and all partner agencies to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation. As we move forward, let us continue to stand with the Sheriff’s Department, the families, and the entire East Los Angeles community during this time of mourning.”
