Suspect Arrested in Ambush Killing of L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

A suspect in the ambush murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer has been arrested early Monday morning, a day and a half after the deputy was fatally shot in the head.

At a Monday morning news conference, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators are “extremely confident” they have the right person in custody. Luna identified the suspect as 29-year-old Palmdale resident Kevin Salazar.

Salazar had barricaded himself into a home in the city of Palmdale, but later surrendered. Luna said authorities have not yet determined a motive for the killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer on Saturday evening, but that he believes the suspect is the person who killed the deputy.

“Thirty-six hours after the murder of our deputy, the men and women of our department arrested him early this morning,” Luna said. “I feel extremely confident that we have the right person in custody,” Luna added.

Luna also said that the situation is “fluid” and there could be more arrests, but that he believes the suspect is the only person involved in the killing.

The arrest of Kevin Salazar marks a significant development in the investigation into the ambush killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the motive behind the killing and whether any other suspects were involved.