Rewards totaling a quarter of a million dollars are being offered Sunday for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer of a third-generation Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, who was shot while sitting in his patrol car in front of the department’s Palmdale station.
Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was discovered in a state of medical distress at about 6 p.m. on Saturday when a good Samaritan stopped to help. The wounded deputy was taken to Antelope Valley Medical Center in critical condition.
Shortly after 11 p.m., the department announced Clinkunbroomer’s death. According to media reports, Clinkunbroomer was shot while stopped at a red light in his patrol car. He was found in front of the station at Sierra Highway and East Avenue Q with a gunshot wound to the head.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna revealed Clinkunbroomer’s untimely death during a news conference late on Saturday night at the City of Hope Antelope Valley. He stated that Clinkunbroomer’s father and grandfather had also served as deputies, and that Clinkunbroomer had recently become engaged.
“This is a tragic and unfair loss,” said Luna. “We are deeply saddened and our hearts go out to his family.”
During the emotional news conference, Luna described the killing as a targeted ambush. He expressed his disgust at the senseless act of violence committed against a law enforcement officer simply because he was in uniform. Luna urged the community to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
“We will use all available resources to capture the suspect responsible for this heinous crime,” Luna declared. “Somebody out there saw something. Somebody knows something. Please help us by coming forward.”
Anyone who witnessed anything related to the shooting, specifically in the area of Sierra Highway around 6 p.m. on Saturday, was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers with any information.
In a follow-up news conference on Sunday afternoon, Luna announced that the car seen pulling up next to Deputy Clinkunbroomer’s patrol vehicle before speeding away in a widely circulated video was now considered a “vehicle of interest.” He described it as a dark gray Toyota Corolla, model years 2006-2012.
To the perpetrator of this heinous crime, Luna sternly warned, “I suggest you turn yourself in. We are going to find you.” He assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in their pursuit of justice.
In response to the killing, multiple agencies announced on Sunday that they would offer rewards. Supervisor Kathryn Barger pledged $100,000 on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers.
“My heart goes out to our brave deputies and to the family that lost a loved one today,” said Barger. “We will not rest until justice is served. I am urging members of the public to come forward with any information that can help us solve this senseless crime.”
The city of Palmdale also offered a $100,000 reward, with Mayor Laura Bettencourt vowing to match the county’s reward to ensure justice is served. She emphasized the importance of unwavering support for law enforcement officers and urged the community to stand together during this difficult time.
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs contributed an additional $50,000 reward. Speaking on behalf of the group, Rich Pippin referred to the attack as an assault on the entire law enforcement profession. He expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the community and urged everyone to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
News of Clinkunbroomer’s death elicited an outpouring of grief and anger from local law enforcement colleagues and elected officials. They pledged their full support in ensuring that no resource would be spared in apprehending the killer.
Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Janice Hahn, vowed to provide all necessary county resources to find the murderer and support the deputies affected.
Representative Mike Garcia posted a video message expressing his outrage and called for the passage of a bill that would impose severe penalties for killing a law enforcement officer. Garcia promised to bring the bill to the House for a vote.
Flags at the state Capitol were flown at half-mast in honor of Clinkunbroomer’s service. Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Gov. Eleni Kounalakis issued a statement expressing their condolences and praising Clinkunbroomer’s dedication to his community.
The Palmdale station of the LASD thanked the community for their support and canceled all scheduled community engagement events to observe a period of mourning.
In conclusion, the tragic killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer has shocked and devastated the community. The search for his killer continues, and multiple agencies have joined forces to offer substantial rewards for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction. The entire law enforcement community stands united in their commitment to ensuring justice is served and honoring Clinkunbroomer’s legacy.
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