Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy

Los Angeles, CA – An arrest has been made in connection with the tragic shooting death of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, according to sources close to the investigation. This development comes as a significant breakthrough in the case.

The apprehension of a person of interest was carried out on Sunday by the sheriff department’s Special Enforcement Bureau tactical team. The incident in question took place on Saturday, September 16, when Deputy Clinkunbroomer was shot while in his patrol vehicle at a Palmdale intersection. Sadly, he later succumbed to his injuries.

To facilitate the apprehension of the suspect, law enforcement announced a reward of $250,000 for information leading to an arrest. A press conference by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. local time.

Investigators have also released images of a vehicle, believed to be a Toyota Corolla from model years 2006 to 2012, which is of interest in connection with the attack.

Sheriff Robert Luna, during a recent news conference, urged the public’s assistance, saying, “We really need your help. He ambushed and killed one of our deputies. We need your help to get him off the street.”

Surveillance footage indicates a black car pulling up beside the deputy’s cruiser at a red light, moments before the fatal shooting occurred. While the video doesn’t show the actual shots fired, it captures the black vehicle leaving the scene as the sheriff’s cruiser moves forward before coming to a stop.

A vigilant citizen noticed Deputy Clinkunbroomer in distress, slumped in his cruiser in front of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, and promptly alerted other deputies. He was initially transported to the hospital in his patrol vehicle, but an ambulance met them en route.

Deputy Clinkunbroomer’s motive for the attack remains unclear. With eight years of service in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he was highly regarded for his dedication to the Palmdale and Antelope Valley communities.

It’s a somber moment for the department, as Deputy Clinkunbroomer’s father and grandfather were also part of the sheriff’s department. Their legacy of service has left a profound impact on their community.

This arrest offers a glimmer of hope in a case that has deeply affected the community and law enforcement. Further details about the arrest and the ongoing investigation will be unveiled in the upcoming press conference.

(Contributions to this report by Fox News correspondents Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Bill Melugin, Landon Mion, and the Associated Press.)