A woman was killed and four others, including a child, were injured when fireworks exploded near a vehicle in Chino, California during Fourth of July celebrations. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday night when neighbors were setting off fireworks. According to the Chino Police Department, officers responded to a call about a vehicle fire and found several people with serious injuries and a vehicle ablaze.
Key Takeaways
A woman was killed and four others injured when fireworks exploded near a vehicle in Chino, California during Fourth of July celebrations. Derion Tradon James Jr., 28, has been detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. The incident is one of several fireworks-related fires across the Los Angeles area over the weekend.
- Woman killed and four injured in fireworks explosion
- Suspect detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter
- Multiple fireworks-related incidents reported across LA
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Explosion | 1 Difference | Majority reports large quantity of fireworks ignited; CBS News says illegal fireworks in the trunk may have caused the explosion. | ▼ |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | 5600 block of D Street, Chino | |
| Time Of Incident | Broad Agreement | around 8:30 pm on Saturday night | |
| Number Of Victims | Broad Agreement | one woman killed, four injured (three adults and one juvenile) | |
| Suspect's Name | Broad Agreement | Derion Tradon James Jr. |
Cause Of Explosion
▼Majority reports large quantity of fireworks ignited; CBS News says illegal fireworks in the trunk may have caused the explosion.
Incident Location
Broad Agreement5600 block of D Street, Chino
Time Of Incident
Broad Agreementaround 8:30 pm on Saturday night
Number Of Victims
Broad Agreementone woman killed, four injured (three adults and one juvenile)
Suspect's Name
Broad AgreementDerion Tradon James Jr.
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The explosion is believed to have been caused by a 'large quantity of fireworks ignited,' according to detectives. Three adults and one juvenile were transported to local hospitals, where the woman in her 20s succumbed to her injuries. The other two adults are expected to survive, and the juvenile victim has been released to a parent or guardian.
Derion Tradon James Jr., a 28-year-old Hesperia resident, was detained during the investigation and booked at the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. He is being held on $50,000 bail and is due to make his first court appearance on Thursday.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people ran from the area following the blast. Gabriel Gilmore told ABC 7 that he saw what appeared to be illegal fireworks in the trunk of a vehicle, which may have caused the explosion. The Chino Police Department is leading the investigation and working with the Chino Valley Fire District.
The incident in Chino was one of several fireworks-related fires across the Los Angeles area over the weekend. In Wilmington, a man was hospitalized in critical condition after a fire burned multiple cars in a parking lot. The LAFD reported that commercial-grade fireworks were found near the vehicles involved. Additionally, more than 70 firefighters responded to a fire at a commercial building in Los Angeles' Harbor Gateway neighborhood, which was brought under control shortly after 1 am on Sunday.
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