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Ryan Clinkunbroomer *COP

Case # :305

Gender : Male

Age : 30

Race : White

Date : 09/18/2023

Location : Sheriff’s station in Palmdale

City : Palmdale

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Officer(s) :Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Cause of death : Gunshot

Event : Deputy ambushed on duty

Open records summary :

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a third generation LASD deputy, was found shot to death in his patrol car in front of the Sheriff’s station in Palmdale. A man was arrested and blamed for the shooting. Kevin Cataneo Salazar, 29, was arrested for the killing. He had a known history of schizophrenia and hearing voices.

Source links :

https://www.wptv.com/los-angeles-county-sheriff-s-deputy-shot-dead-in-his-patrol-car

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/person-detained-in-shooting-death-of-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy-ryan-clinkunbroomer/

https://abc7.com/palmdale-deputy-killed-ryan-clinkunbroomer-person-of-interest-detained/13796505/