LA County Sheriff's Department investigating claim that employees shared crime scene photos from explosion that killed 3 deputies

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal investigation into whether employees improperly shared graphic crime scene photos connected to a deadly explosion that killed three deputies last July.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal investigation into whether employees improperly shared graphic crime scene photos connected to a deadly explosion that killed three deputies last July.

A department spokesperson confirmed to Eyewitness News that investigators are examining claims that personnel circulated the images.

The explosion took the lives of detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus and William Osborn.

READ MORE: Explosion kills 3 LASD deputies in East LA

3 LA sheriff's deputies killed in explosion at training facility

The department also told ABC7 that an employee was relieved of duty six months ago pending the outcome of the investigation.

No additional details about the inquiry have been released.

Report a correction or typo

LASD reviewing claim that staff shared crime scene photos from explosion that killed 3 deputies