Crime
Watch: Explosive device located and detonated outside courthouse in Torrance, California
An explosive device was found and safely detonated outside a courthouse in Torrance, California, prompting an investigation by the FBI and local authorities.
Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a suspicious item near the Torrance Courthouse on Tuesday morning, and the area was quickly secured.
A bomb squad was called in, and after evaluating the device, they conducted a controlled detonation to ensure public safety.
According to officials, no injuries or structural damage occurred, but nearby streets were closed temporarily as a precaution.
The FBI has taken over the investigation to determine the origin of the device and any potential motive.
Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the incident contact the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.
Pflugerville, Texas – Two men were fatally shot, and a woman remains in critical condition following a violent incident at a Pflugerville home early Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Just after midnight, officers from the Pflugerville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Orchard Park Circle.
Upon arrival, they discovered two deceased male victims and a critically injured female victim, who was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect is also deceased, though details regarding their identity and role in the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
Police have described the incident as isolated, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
However, investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
As of now, officials have not released the identities of the individuals involved, nor have they provided further information regarding a possible motive.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as law enforcement continues its inquiry into the tragic event.