September 17, 2023 - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials report that a deputy was shot in Palmdale.
Sheriff Robert Luna provides an update regarding the incident where Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot while inside his patrol car. The Deputy was shot on September 16th, 2023, at approximately 6:00 P.M. The deputy was on duty with the Palmdale police station and was in uniform when he was discovered unconscious in his vehicle by a citizen near Sierra Highway and Avenue Q in the city of Palmdale.
The Good Samaritan immediately contacted the Palmdale Sheriff’s Department. The deputy was immediately transported to the Antelope Valley Center where he was treated for a gunshot wound. Despite their best efforts the deputy succumbed to his injuries.
At this time the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide investigators are investigating the murder of the deputy.
Deputy Clinkunbroomer was 30 years old and a third-generation deputy. It was also reported that Deputy Clinkunbroomer was just engaged 4 days ago.
If anyone has any information or videos that could be helpful to the investigation, they are asked to please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Investigators at 323-890-5500, or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Statement below released by Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna:
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 6:00 P.M., please call Homicide at 323-890-5500, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Source & photo: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
