Boat Searched in Marina del Rey Linked to Deadly East LA Explosion

Investigation into Deadly East LA Explosion

• 🚨 Authorities are investigating a deadly East Los Angeles explosion that tragically killed three veteran LA County Sheriff's deputies.
• ⚠️ The department is treating the incident as a negligent homicide, with potential criminal charges against the owner of the grenades found.

Search of Marina del Rey Boat

• 🔍 Investigators extended their search to Marina del Rey, focusing on a boat docked at the marina.
• 🕵️ Exclusive video shows federal investigators, including ATF agents, executing a search warrant on the vessel.
• 📦 It is unclear if any evidence was recovered, though officials were seen carrying multiple bags from the boat.

Origin of Explosives

• 📍 The search stemmed from leads regarding the possible origin of grenades found in a Santa Monica apartment complex.
• 🏠 These explosives were later transported to East LA, where the fatal explosion occurred.

Witness Accounts and Vehicle Search

• 🚗 Authorities also searched a red vehicle at the marina, removing its carpet.
• 🗣️ Witnesses described a significant police presence but did not see people in the vehicles.
• ⚓ The owner of the searched boat, described as a veteran and a "nicest guy," is reportedly out of town.