A Los Angeles County jury today found that Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, was legally sane when he killed Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in September 2023, rejecting Salazar’s not guilty by reason of insanity defense.
“Today, a jury has made clear that the defendant must be held accountable for the violence that took Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s life,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “I thank the jury and Deputy District Attorneys Michael Blake and David Ayvazian for delivering justice and ensuring that the defendant answers for the devastating outcome of his actions. We hope that this verdict brings a sense that Deputy Clinkunbroomer’s life is remembered, valued and honored through the pursuit of justice.”Read more...
