Orange County, California – An incident during an indoor training exercise left sixteen SWAT team members hospitalized in Southern California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported on the event, detailing the injuries and the scenario in which it occurred.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the afternoon, an explosion rocked an FBI training facility in Irvine, California. The blast left sixteen SWAT team members injured, triggering an immediate response from local and federal authorities.
Among the affected individuals, one person suffered a leg injury requiring surgery, while two others sustained superficial wounds. The remaining thirteen reported symptoms such as dizziness and ringing in the ears. Sergeant Frank Gonzalez of the sheriff’s department confirmed that the majority of the members have already been discharged from the hospital.
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Despite the swift deployment of authorities following the training accident, the exact cause of the explosion remains unclear. Both the FBI and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are conducting a thorough investigation to determine what led to the incident.
The affected facility hosts firearm training and qualification tests for both the FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Laura Eimiller, a bureau spokesperson, confirmed that no FBI personnel were injured in the incident.
The FBI and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are closely collaborating to clarify the events that led to the explosion. The safety and well-being of SWAT team members and all involved in the incident are of utmost priority during the ongoing investigation.
