Summary:
- 30-year-old Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clickenbroomer was shot and killed by a suspect who ambushed him while he was pulling out of the Sheriff's Station in Palmdale.
- An active investigation is underway in the search for the suspect who ambushed and killed Deputy Clickenbroomer.
- New surveillance footage is being analyzed by the L.A County Sheriff's Department to see if it is connected to the shooting and is now a part of their investigation.
- Deputy Clickenbroomer was an eight-year veteran of the Sheriff's Department, and had just been engaged four days prior to the shooting.
- Law enforcement agencies are asking for anyone with information to come forward to help in the investigation.
Yesterday evening, 30-year-old Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clickenbroomer was shot and killed by a suspect who ambushed him while he was pulling out of the Sheriff's Station in Palmdale. An active investigation is underway to find the suspect involved in the shooting.
Breaking News: L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Ambush Shooting
The KTLA weekend morning news at 10 a.m. announced that there was a breaking news about a tragic happening. According to the report, a sheriff's deputy was ambushed and killed in Palmdale. The suspect, who is responsible for the shooting, is still at large, and the authorities are making an all-out effort to track him down. The incident took place on Saturday evening, and the surveillance videos show some significant details about the shooting. The community is now mourning the loss of the brave officer.
New Surveillance Video Reveals the Moments Before the Shooting
KTLA's Omar Lewis provided new updates on the incident, stating that a new surveillance video is available that shows the moments before the shooting. The video shows a dark-colored car driving up next to the sheriff's deputy patrol unit. The car stops, and then it drives off moments later. The patrol unit stays in the same position. The L. A Sheriff's Department officials are now investigating this video and trying to connect it to the shooting.
Details of the Incident and the Fallen Officer
The deputy who was killed was Ryan Clickenbroomer, an eight-year veteran of the L. A County Sheriff's Department who joined the Palmdale Station in 2018. He was a third-generation law enforcement officer, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Deputy Clickenbroomer had just been engaged four days before the tragic incident. The suspect drove past Deputy Clickenbroomer and fired at him, leaving him unconscious in his patrol unit. A Good Samaritan discovered him later and reported the incident to the authorities. Deputy Clickenbroomer was taken to the Antelope Valley Medical Center in critical condition, but he later died from his injuries.
The Mourning of the Fallen Officer and the Law Enforcement Community
The loss of Deputy Clickenbroomer has left the community in a state of mourning. Law enforcement agencies gathered outside the hospital to support one another, and a procession was held for the fallen officer late at night. Tributes will be held over the next few days, including a memorial service that will be held later tonight. The Sheriff's Department is seeking any information that can help them track down the suspect or suspects involved in the incident.
Appealing for Information
The Sheriff's Department is appealing to the community to come forward with any information on the incident. The authorities are hoping that anyone with surveillance video footage can help them identify the suspect or suspects. Sheriff Robert Lunar said someone must know something that can help in this investigation. He also added that this is a profession filled with love, and losing someone like this adds more pain to it. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Department by calling the number shown on the screen.
Support for Law Enforcement Officers
The community has come together to support the law enforcement officers during this difficult time. People have arrived with blue line US flags and flowers and are sharing their condolences with the Sheriff's Department. The entire community is shaken by the tragic incident, realizing the risks that law enforcement officers face every day.
Conclusion
The shooting of a sheriff's deputy in Palmdale has left the community in a state of shock and mourning. The authorities are appealing for information about the incident, and they are hopeful that someone with surveillance footage can help identify the suspect or suspects. In the meantime, the community is coming together to support one another and the law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep the community safe. The tragic loss of Deputy Clickenbroomer is a stark reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers face every day.
Law enforcement agencies gathered outside the hospital last night to support one another after this tragedy. A procession was also held for the fallen deputy late last night and there will be other tributes to remember Deputy Clickenbroomer over the next few days, including a memorial that will be held later tonight. Currently, no suspect information is available at this point from the Sheriff's Department, but they are asking for anyone with information to come forward.