NEW: Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby confirms death of firefighter in shooting at Fire Station 81, saying the 44-year-old firefighter who died was a “brave, committed loyal member of our department for over 20 years.”
At least two people were shot at a fire station in Southern California on Tuesday, including a firefighter who died from his injuries, multiple sources told ABC News.
Law enforcement is searching for the suspected shooter, who's believed to have been an employee of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, sources said.Police respond to the scene of a shooting in Southern California, June 1, 2021.
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