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Exclusive | Grieving widow scorches Santa Monica after sheriff husband blown up in grenade explosion: suit
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The widow of a sheriff, Shannon Rincon, is suing the city of Santa Monica, alleging that her husband's death was preventable if bosses had provided more information about the military-style weapon.
The explosion occurred at a sheriff's facility, killing Deputy William Osborn, 58, and detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, 41, and Victor Lemus, 40.
- The widow of a sheriff who was blown up and killed by a grenade along with two colleagues last year blames the city of Santa Monica for his death, according to a new lawsuit.
- Shannon Rincon alleges bosses should have provided important details about the military-style weapon before it exploded on July 18, 2025, the documents claim.
- Her husband, deputy William Osborn, 58, died alongside detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, 41, and Victor Lemus, 40, when the explosive detonated in a sheriff’s facility in East Los Angeles.
Key Takeaways
- A grenade explosion killed three law enforcement officers on July 18, 2025
- The city of Santa Monica failed to provide important details about the military-style weapon
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- Right: The force of the July 18th blast shattered windows and set off car alarms 100 feet away.
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- The lawsuit will proceed through the court system
Why It Matters
The outcome of the lawsuit may impact how law enforcement agencies handle military-style weapons
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- 30m agoPost (ZM): The force of the July 18th blast shattered windows and set off car alarms 100 feet away.
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