Authorities confirmed a person of interest is in custody Monday in connection with the shooting death of LASD Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Palmdale.
More information is expected to be released during a press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the sheriff's station.
"He was just driving down the street," Luna explained. "And for no apparent reason -- and we're still looking into the specific reasons -- somebody decided to shoot and murder him, I'm assuming at this point, because he was in uniform. That, to me, is sickening. That's not who this community is and that's why we stand up here collectively together really asking our community for your assistance as we move forward.
The vehicle of interest authorities are searching for is a 2006-2012 dark gray Toyota Corolla. It's the car that is seen on surveillance video pulling up alongside Clinkunbroomer's patrol vehicle before speeding away.Luna said Clinkunbroomer was an eight-year veteran of the department and had been with the Palmdale station since July 2018. He served as a field training officer, which Luna said is a role reserved for only "the best of the best.
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