From Fox News: Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced Friday that one of two grenades found in a Santa Monica townhome complex prior to an explosion that killed three deputies is currently missing.
The day before the explosion, members of the sheriff’s department’s Arson and Explosives Detail assisted Santa Monica police after a resident reported finding “two grenade-like devices” in a storage unit in an underground garage. Luna said the devices were believed to be “inert” after an x-ray but were still transported to the Biscailuz Center Training Academy to be “destroyed and rendered safe.”
However, according to Kenny Cooper, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s Los Angeles Field Division, one of the grenades exploded at the training center. He also said that ATF forces and local law enforcement “meticulously examined a radius of over 400 feet” from the blast site. Cooper said the investigation into the second grenade’s status is ongoing.
Luna denied the possibility that one of the grenades “fell out” between the storage unit in Santa Monica and the training facility, saying that law enforcement is confident that “did not occur.”
Below is a video of Luna’s remarks during the press release Friday, as he announced that one of the grenades is now missing.
He said an extensive search of the entire training facility perimeter was conducted, including x-raying all special enforcement bureau vehicles, a grid search from the blast site and surrounding areas, and a thorough inspection of evidence, lockers, the gym, office spaces and surrounding shrubbery. So far, they have not found the missing device.
WATCH BELOW:
ATF Los Angeles announced Saturday:
SAC Cooper & @LACoSheriff Sheriff Luna update the public on deadly Biscailuz explosion. LASD took custody of 2 devices from the Santa Monica storage unit. ATF’s post-blast investigation shows 1 device detonated on scene. Our investigation into the 2nd explosive device is ongoing.
We encourage anyone who may have information on either of these devices to call 1-888–ATF-TIPS (8477) or LASD Homicide (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tipsters can call “Crime Stoppers” (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
We encourage anyone who may have information on either of these devices to call 1-888–ATF-TIPS (8477) or LASD Homicide (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tipsters can call “Crime Stoppers” (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
— ATF Los Angeles (@LosAngelesATF) July 26, 2025
If you come across anything that looks like a grenade, unknown explosive device or a suspicious unknown object- immediately contact law enforcement. Public safety is our utmost concern.
If you come across anything that looks like a grenade, unknown explosive device or a suspicious unknown object- immediately contact law enforcement. Public safety is our utmost concern.
— ATF Los Angeles (@LosAngelesATF) July 26, 2025
“We conducted a thorough search to locate the second device, but we haven’t found it yet,” Sheriff Robert Luna said. https://t.co/aYlqloRduF
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) July 26, 2025
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