Firefighter killed in 'tragic' shooting at LA County Fire Station 81; investigation linked to house

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A gunman opened fire Tuesday at Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 81 killing one firefighter and injuring others. The suspect then allegedly fled the scene and set fire to a home in nearby Acton.

Shortly before 11 a.m., deputies from Palmdale Station responded to the station located in the 8700 block of Sierra Highway, regarding multiple gunshot victims at the location.

The firehouse is located in the Agua Dulce neighborhood northeast of Santa Clarita.

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Authorities initially were in search of a suspect in a white Toyota pickup. That search led to a home in the 2600 block of Bent Spur Drive in Acton, where a short time later a structure fire erupted.

Video from SkyFOX appeared to show a body in the pool on the property on the house fire in Acton. Unconfirmed reports indicated it might have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It's unclear if the person is the suspect.

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Property records show that the home was owned by an individual who previously worked at the fire department.

https://www.foxla.com/news/active-shooter-reported-at-la-county-fire-station-81-in-agua-dulce

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