A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who was ambushed at a red light.
Image Credit - Instagram
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Kevin Salazar of Palmdale, barricaded himself inside a house for several hours before his arrest.
Image Credit - Instagram
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was fatally shot while on duty, sitting at a red light outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.
Image Credit - Instagram
A gray Toyota Corolla pulled up alongside Clinkunbroomer's patrol car, and after the Corolla drove away, a good Samaritan found him unconscious in his vehicle and alerted authorities.
Image Credit - Instagram
Clinkunbroomer was hospitalized but later succumbed to his injuries.
Image Credit - Instagram
The sheriff described the attack as an ambush and stated that a motive remains unknown.
Image Credit - Instagram
The deputy's family expressed their grief, describing him as a dedicated, hard-working deputy who had recently become engaged.
Image Credit - Instagram
Investigators had sought information about the Toyota Corolla, a dark-colored sedan with a model year between 2006 and 2012, which was considered a "vehicle of interest."
Image Credit - Instagram
Sharing details about the Corolla led investigators to the suspect and the car of interest.
Image Credit - Instagram
Authorities are confident they have the right suspect in custody, but the investigation is ongoing, and no other suspects are believed to be involved.
Image Credit - Instagram