6500 Purdy Ave
Two Brothers Killed in Apartment Explosion
Reported Jan 27 at 5:19 PM · Updated Jan 29 at 5:34 PM · 165.3K Notified · 156.5K Viewed
Summary
A fire and explosion at a small apartment building in South Gate, California, resulted in the death of two brothers, and injured a child. The incident, which displaced multiple families, involved materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks, as well as ammunition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
A fire and explosion at a small apartment building in South Gate, California, resulted in the death of two brothers, and injured a child. The incident, which displaced multiple families, involved materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks, as well as ammunition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
A fire and explosion at a small apartment building in South Gate, California, resulted in the death of two brothers, and injured a child. The incident, which displaced multiple families, involved materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks, as well as ammunition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
A fire and explosion at a small apartment building in South Gate, California, resulted in the death of two brothers, and injured a child. The incident, which displaced multiple families, involved materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks, as well as ammunition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
A fire and explosion at a small apartment building in South Gate, California, resulted in the death of two brothers, and injured a child. The incident, which displaced multiple families, involved materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks, as well as ammunition. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the explosion.
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According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.
According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.
Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.
Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.
At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.
According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.
According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.
Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.
Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.
At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.
According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.
According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.
Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.
Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.
At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.
According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.
According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.
Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.
Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.
At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.
According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.
According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.
Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.
Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.
At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.
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Sorry they died but how many people did they terrorize with their fireworks. And now multiple families cant live in their homes. Why didnt the parents stop them. Did they profit off of the illegal fireworks sales?
You can just say sorry and leave out the rest
Tomorrow isn’t promised, get right with God
Sad but everyone knows they do illegal drugs and fireworks for years but no one says anything about it across from corner mini mart. Glad I don’t live in bell gardens but use to work in that area for the city
Don’t do illegal stuff if you ain’t ready for the consequences
Sorry they died but how many people did they terrorize with their fireworks. And now multiple families cant live in their homes. Why didnt the parents stop them. Did they profit off of the illegal fireworks sales?
You can just say sorry and leave out the rest
Tomorrow isn’t promised, get right with God
Sad but everyone knows they do illegal drugs and fireworks for years but no one says anything about it across from corner mini mart. Glad I don’t live in bell gardens but use to work in that area for the city
Don’t do illegal stuff if you ain’t ready for the consequences
Sorry they died but how many people did they terrorize with their fireworks. And now multiple families cant live in their homes. Why didnt the parents stop them. Did they profit off of the illegal fireworks sales?
You can just say sorry and leave out the rest
Tomorrow isn’t promised, get right with God
Sad but everyone knows they do illegal drugs and fireworks for years but no one says anything about it across from corner mini mart. Glad I don’t live in bell gardens but use to work in that area for the city
Don’t do illegal stuff if you ain’t ready for the consequences
Sorry they died but how many people did they terrorize with their fireworks. And now multiple families cant live in their homes. Why didnt the parents stop them. Did they profit off of the illegal fireworks sales?
You can just say sorry and leave out the rest
Tomorrow isn’t promised, get right with God
Sad but everyone knows they do illegal drugs and fireworks for years but no one says anything about it across from corner mini mart. Glad I don’t live in bell gardens but use to work in that area for the city
Don’t do illegal stuff if you ain’t ready for the consequences
Sorry they died but how many people did they terrorize with their fireworks. And now multiple families cant live in their homes. Why didnt the parents stop them. Did they profit off of the illegal fireworks sales?
You can just say sorry and leave out the rest
Tomorrow isn’t promised, get right with God
Sad but everyone knows they do illegal drugs and fireworks for years but no one says anything about it across from corner mini mart. Glad I don’t live in bell gardens but use to work in that area for the city
Don’t do illegal stuff if you ain’t ready for the consequences
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