• July 18, 2025

Barger Orders County Flags to Fly at Half Staff Following LASD Training Center Tragedy

The American flag, State of California Flag, and County of Los Angeles Flag fly at half-staff outside a county building.

Barger Orders County Flags to Fly at Half Staff Following LASD Training Center Tragedy

Barger Orders County Flags to Fly at Half Staff Following LASD Training Center Tragedy 946 1024 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced today that all Los Angeles County facilities will lower their flags to half staff immediately in honor of the three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies who lost their lives in this morning’s tragic explosion at the Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles.

“This is a heartbreaking day for our County family,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Lowering our flags is a solemn gesture to honor the service and sacrifice of these brave deputies. We will never forget their dedication to keeping our communities safe.”

Supervisor Barger extended her condolences to the deputies’ families and pledged continued support to the Sheriff’s Department as investigations continue.

“Our County stands united with LASD during this difficult time,” Supervisor Barger stated. “At our upcoming Board meeting on Tuesday, we will formally honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen deputies and reaffirm our commitment to providing their families with every support and resource they deserve.”