Los Angeles, CA (9/17/2023) – According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office (LACSO) a deputy was shot in his patrol car and later died on Saturday, September 17, 2023.
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
A spokesperson said preliminary findings indicated Deputy Clinkunbroomer was on duty driving around 6 p.m. when he was fired upon.
Deputy Clinkunbroomer was unconscious in his patrol unit when he was found.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Luna released the following statement on Facebook:
I want to let to our community know Deputy Clinkunbroomer left his family tonight to serve our community. He laid everything on the line to serve us. He wore a uniform just like other @LASDHQ deputies wear, driving in a police car, and he was senselessly murdered tonight. Deputy Clinkunbroomer was 30 years old and an eight-year veteran of the LASD. He served the Palmdale and Antelope Valley communities with absolute distinction. He transferred to Palmdale station in July 2018, and has been a field training officer for 1 1/2 years. From everything I know about Ryan, people absolutely loved and adored him. He wasn't just one of our Deputy Sheriffs. He was a third generation deputy. His father and grandfather served with us. Service was running through his veins. He embodied the values of bravery, selflessness and was committed to justice. Our deputy was a devoted family member and a cherished community member. He was cowardly shot while working tirelessly to serve our community this evening. Our hearts go out to his family. We cannot fully understand their pain, but we will stand with them in solidarity and support them during this difficult time. They deserve unwavering compassion, and we will do everything in our power to provide them with assistance and care. We will use all of our resources to bring the suspects responsible for the murder of Deputy Clinkunbroomer to justice. Anybody who witnessed anything, especially in the area of Sierra Highway around 6 PM, please call Homicide at 323-890-5500, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800 222 tips.
