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A deadly explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's training facility, which killed three deputies, is being investigated for possible links to explosives found in a Santa Monica apartment, where a grenade was discovered. Authorities are searching the apartment for additional explosives, with federal agencies involved in the probe.
A 22-year-old woman, Lexus Gutierrez, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in East Los Angeles. The incident left her dead and another person injured. Family and friends mourned her loss, describing her as a kind-hearted person with big aspirations. Authorities are seeking information to locate the suspects responsible for the senseless act and are urging the public to come forward with any relevant details.
The family of Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was shot and killed in Palmdale, has filed a $20 million claim against the LA County Sheriff's Department, citing overworked deputies and lack of protection as contributing factors to his death. The 30-year-old deputy was killed in September, and a 29-year-old suspect has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Alejandro Martinez, an L.A. County sheriff's deputy recruit, has died after spending eight months in the hospital following a training accident where he was struck by a wrong-way driver. Martinez, who had dedicated his life to public service, was part of a training run when an SUV veered into the wrong lane and crashed into the formation. He suffered severe injuries and was placed on a ventilator. Despite efforts to save him, Martinez passed away surrounded by his family and colleagues. The incident resulted in multiple injuries to other recruits, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but later released.
Rapper 50 Cent criticizes Los Angeles for reinstating its no-bail policy, stating that the city is "finished." The policy, which was initially implemented during the COVID pandemic to prevent overcrowding in jails, allows for the automatic release of individuals accused of non-violent offenses without paying bail. 50 Cent's comments come as the policy was recently reinstated, and he expresses concern about the potential consequences.