A Southern California fire department is in mourning after a captain -- a father of two -- was shot dead while responding to a fire at a senior living facility early Monday, authorities said.
Another firefighter and a civilian were also wounded in the shooting and authorities are not ruling out an ambush in the case, according to local police.
Fire Capt. Dave Rosa, 45, was shot and killed after responding to reports of an explosion at Covenant Manor, a senior living facility in Long Beach, according to officials.
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Residents had reported a smell of gas at 3:51 a.m., and when fire units responded they saw sprinklers were activated and a window was blown out, Long Beach Fire Chief Mike Duree said at a news conference Monday.
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The shooting was reported a short time later, at 4:08 a.m., Duree said.
Besides Rosa, another firefighter was also shot, Duree said. Ernesto Torres, a 10-year veteran, suffered a graze wound and has since been released, officials said.
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A civilian was also shot and was hospitalized in critical condition, Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna said at the news conference.
A person of interest was in custody and suspicious devices were found at the scene along with a weapon, Luna added.
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have responded to the scene.
"These brave firefighters went through those doors and unfortunately they were met with gunfire," Luna said, adding that the Long Beach police and fire community has "lost a family member."
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Rosa leaves behind a wife and two children, Duree said. He had been a member of the Long Beach department for the last 17 years and a captain for the last 6 years.
"Today is an incredibly sad day for Long Beach and the Long Beach Fire Department," Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said on Twitter. "We are all praying and sending love to the families and our [Long Beach Fire Department] team."
Today is an incredibly sad day for Long Beach and the Long Beach Fire Department. We’ve lost one of our local heroes and another is injured but stable. We are all praying and sending love to the families and our @lbfd team.
— Robert Garcia (@RobertGarciaLB) June 25, 2018
It is with deep sadness and tremendous grief that we announce that Captain David Rosa has died from injuries sustained from a gunshot wound he sustained at an emergency incident. Capt. Rosa is a 17 year veteran of our department and is assigned to Station 10. pic.twitter.com/np03fecLQb
— Long Beach Fire (CA) (@lbfd) June 25, 2018
The LBPOA and @LBPD family are heartbroken over the loss of Fire Capt Dave Rosa who was killed in the line of duty this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of the Long Beach Fire Department. @lbfirefighters pic.twitter.com/0JbeBtshEM
— Long Beach POA (@LBPOA) June 25, 2018
The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the #LAPD are with the family and friends of Captain Dave Rosa, as well as the entire @lbfd family. The City of Long Beach lost a hero today. pic.twitter.com/tHlrYo35YC
— Chief Charlie Beck (@LAPDChiefBeck) June 25, 2018
Our hearts are heavy this morning at the news that Long Beach Fire Cpt. Dave Rosa was shot and killed while responding to a fire at a senior living home. Details are still unclear. Please keep Cpt. Rosa’s wife, two children and the entire @lbfd family in your thoughts. https://t.co/vMhvTm5xG6
— Janice Hahn (@SupJaniceHahn) June 25, 2018
ABC News' Jenna Harrison contributed to this report.
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