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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Legal Purchase, Schizophrenic Suspect: LA Deputy's Ambush Killing Investigation Unfolds"

The gun used in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy appears to have been legally purchased, raising questions about the suspect's mental health background. Investigators are looking into whether the suspect had a documented history of psychiatric problems that should have raised red flags during the gun purchase process. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. The suspect has been arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime. The deputy, Ryan Clinkunbroomer, was described as a dedicated and hard-working officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.

via ABC News|

#ambush-killing #crime #gun-purchase

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Tragic Loss: Suspect's Troubled Past Revealed in Killing of LA Deputy

The suspect in the killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been identified as Kevin Cataneo Salazar, who was arrested at his family home. Salazar's mother revealed that he is mentally ill and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. She had called the police for help in the past when he refused to take his medication and became aggressive towards himself. Salazar's mother emphasized that her son's actions were a result of his illness and pleaded for understanding. The shooting, captured on surveillance video, showed the deputy being shot in the head while stopped at a red light.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime #kevin-cataneo-salazar #los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Suspect in Custody for Fatal Shooting of LA County Sheriff's Deputy

A "person of interest" in the fatal shooting of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy has been taken into custody. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was found unconscious in his car and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities are investigating a video clip showing a car pulling alongside the patrol car before speeding away. Clinkunbroomer, a well-regarded deputy, had recently gotten engaged.

via NBC News|

#crime #custody #investigation