At least 16 people were injured during a training exercise at the FBI’s training facility in Irvine. The injured people, who are members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Special Weapons and Tactics team, were participating in an annual training when an explosion occurred indoors. Most of the injured were released from the hospital after being checked for dizziness and ringing in the ears.
At least 16 people were injured during a training exercise at the FBI ’s training facility in Irvine . The Orange County Sheriff's Department also confirmed that the injured people, who are members of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics team, were participating in an annual training. During their exercise, an explosion occurred indoors, causing injuries to 16 members of the SWAT team. according to Sgt. Frank Gonzales for the Orange County Sheriff's Department .
Most of the injured were released from the hospital after being checked for dizziness and ringing in the ears."It’s not a good feeling any time an injury happens to anybody, including members of our own staff, which I am encouraged to say that we acted properly," Gonzalez said."We have medical plans in place, and they were activated immediately because the safety of all our members is utmost any time we hold a training like thi
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