California Firefighter Kills Co-Worker, Hurts Another

A tragic workplace shooting occurred at a Los Angeles County fire station, where a firefighter killed a coworker and injured another. The shooter, who was not scheduled to work, later set his home on fire and apparently committed suicide. The Fire Chief expressed shock and noted no known disciplinary actions against the gunman. The deceased was a 44-year-old fire specialist and father of three, while a 54-year-old fire captain was injured.

What tragic event occurred at a Los Angeles County fire station?

• A new fire station was inaugurated.

• A fire broke out at the station.

• A firefighter killed a coworker and injured another.

• A firefighter was promoted.

What did the shooter do after the incident at the fire station?

• He drove home, set it on fire, and apparently killed himself.

• He reported to the police.

• He went to a nearby town.

• He fled the country.

What was the Fire Chief's reaction to the incident?

• He had disciplinary actions planned against the shooter.

• He was shocked and never thought it would happen to their department.

• He expected such an event to happen.

• He was indifferent to the incident.

What was known about the shooter's work schedule on the day of the incident?

• He was not scheduled to work.

• He was attending a training session.

• He was on vacation.

• He was scheduled to work.

Who was the firefighter that was killed in the incident?

• A 30-year-old rookie.

• A 44-year-old fire specialist with over 20 years of service.

• A 54-year-old fire captain.

• A civilian visiting the station.