Suspect Arrested in Ambush Killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy

A shrine to honor deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer is placed outside of the Palmdale Sheriff's Station during a press to announce an arrest in the ambush killing of the Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, in Palmdale, Calif., on Sept. 18, 2023. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

PALMDALE, Calif.—A 29-year-old man was arrested early Monday, 36 hours after the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was shot as he sat in a patrol car, authorities said.

The suspect barricaded himself inside a home in the city of Palmdale for several hours, but later surrendered and weapons were recovered, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told a news conference.