A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot inside his patrol car, officials say
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy died after he was shot inside his patrol car Saturday evening, authorities said.
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was found unconscious by a civilian in his patrol car around 6 p.m. near the sheriff’s station in Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Palmdale is about 60 miles north of Los Angeles.
The deputy, who was in uniform and on duty when he was shot, was pronounced dead at a local hospital, Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said at a news conference.
No suspect description was provided and it’s unknown who opened fire on the deputy. The department is asking the public to come forward if they have video that may have captured the shooting.
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