Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores - End of Watch April 20, 2024

Deputy Freddy Flores succumbed to injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic.

He and another deputy were inside the mobile shooting range, built inside a 53-foot semi-trailer, when an equipment malfunction ignited a fire at about 9:30 am on October 10th, 2023. They both suffered severe burns before being rescued by fellow deputies and transported to a local hospital. Deputy Flores was a 20-year veteran of the Department.

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer - End of Watch September 16, 2023

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot and killed in an unprovoked ambush at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q just outside of the Palmdale Sheriff's Station at about 6:00 p.m. Deputy Clinkunbroomer was stopped at a red light when another car pulled alongside his patrol and an occupant opened fire, striking him in the head. A passerby located Deputy Clinkunbroomer in the vehicle moments later and alerted authorities. Deputy Clinkunbroomer was transported to Antelope Valley Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds. A suspect was arrested later after a several-hour stand-off.

Deputy Clinkunbroomer had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for eight years and was a third-generation member of the agency.

Deputy Steven Lim - End of Watch January 15, 2023

Deputy Steven Lim, a 26-year veteran of the Department suffered a medical emergency while driving home from his work assignment and was involved in a fatal traffic collision.

Deputy Alejandro Martinez - End of Watch July 28, 2023

Deputy Alejandro Martinez was a member of Academy Class 464. He succumbed to injuries sustained on November 16th, 2022. The class of 75 recruits was running in formation when an oncoming vehicle veered over the center line and struck the group near the intersection of Mills Avenue and Telegraph Road in Whittier. A total of 25 recruits were struck by the vehicle before it came to a stop. Twelve of the recruits suffered critical injuries that ended their careers.

Deputy Martinez was sworn in as a sheriff's deputy two weeks after the incident. He remained hospitalized in critical condition until succumbing to his injuries eight months later. The driver who struck the group was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and nine counts of reckless driving on a highway. Deputy Martinez was a U.S. Army National Guard soldier and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for only eight weeks at the time he was injured.

K9 Jack - End of Watch December 22, 2022

K9 Jack was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension during a barricade in Gardena. The barricade started the previous morning after a man shot at a neighbor's car during a dispute. The man then remained barricaded inside his condo as negotiators attempted to communicate with him. K9 Jack was shot by the man as the agency's SWAT team entered the condo in an attempt to take him into custody. The man was shot and killed with deputies returned fire. K9 Jack had served with the Department for four years, serving previously as a military working dog, assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group.

Deputy Andrew Myers - End of Watch October 20, 2021

Deputy Andrew Myers died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Deputy Myers had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 23 years.

Deputy Anthony Bautista - End of Watch August 18, 2021

Deputy Anthony Bautista Police died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while training at the S.T.A.R.S. Center. Deputy Bautista had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 14 years.

Deputy Thomas Albanese - End of Watch February 25, 2021

Deputy Thomas Albanese was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard, in Lakewood. His patrol motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the intersection and he suffered fatal injuries. Deputy Albanese was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for seven years.

Sergeant Armando Meneses - End of Watch February 16, 2021

Sergeant Armando Meneses died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Meneses had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 25 years.

Deputy Pedro “Pete” Romo - End of Watch February 14, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Pete Romo died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Deputy Romo had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 25 years.

Sergeant Jamie Arakawa - End of Watch February 8, 2021

Sergeant Jamie Arakawa died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Arakawa was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 25 years.

Deputy Dennis Gill - End of Watch July 25, 2020

Deputy Dennis Gill was a 20-year veteran of the Department who succumbed to injuries sustained in a traffic collision while on vacation in the State of Oregon. Deputy Gill was travelling with his 14-year-old daughter and 11 year-old-son at the time. Deputy Gill and his daughter tragically lost their lives in the collision.

Deputy Steven Belanger - End of Watch February 6, 2018

Deputy Steve Belanger, a seven year veteran of the Department succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on December 10th, 1994, when he was ambushed during a traffic stop in Rowland Heights. He had recognized the driver of the vehicle as being wanted for a previous assault. As he searched the two occupants of the car, one of the man's friends rode up behind Deputy Belanger on a skateboard and shot him in the back of the head. The man fled the scene and committed suicide about one hour later. Doctors were unable to remove the bullet from Deputy Belanger's brain. He remained under constant medical care and confined to a wheelchair until passing away on February 6, 2018.

Deputy Bryan Villa - End of Watch September 21, 2017

Deputy Bryan Villa, a 29-year veteran succumbed to injuries sustained while training for the annual Policy Unity Tour; an event that brings awareness to police officers killed in the line of duty. Deputy Villa was involved in a solo collision on September 9, 2017.

Sergeant Alfonso Lopez - End of Watch October 24, 2016

Sergeant Al Lopez suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to assist other deputies who were involved in a high speed pursuit. Shortly after he responded from the station, a citizen came into the lobby and advised deputies that a patrol car had crashed and the driver was unresponsive. Deputies responded to location and began performing CPR on on Sergeant Lopez. He was transported St. Francis Medical Center where he passed away. Sergeant Lopez had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 26 years

Sergeant Steven Owen - End of Watch October 5, 2016

Sergeant Steve Owen was shot and killed after responding to a burglary in progress call in Lancaster, California. He was checking the rear of an apartment building when the subject emerged and shot him. The other deputy on scene heard the shooting and ran to the rear of the building, where he found Sergeant Owen wounded. As he rendered aid, the suspect attempted to steal Sergeant Owen's patrol car, but but crashed into a second patrol car as the second deputy attempted to stop him. The man then fled into a nearby home where he took two teenagers hostage for several hours. As a SWAT team entered the apartment the man fled but was quickly apprehended. Sergeant Owen had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 29 years.

Lieutenant Patrick Libertone - End of Watch August 12, 2014

Lieutenant Patrick Libertone suffered a fatal heart attack while making a traffic stop of a reckless driver who had cut him off. He spoke to the driver briefly and was walking back to his patrol car when he collapsed on the sidewalk. An off duty paramedic who witnessed the incident immediately began offering aid but was unable to revive him. Lieutenant Libertone had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 31 years.

Deputy Charlene Rottler - End of Watch January 3, 2010

Deputy Charlene Rottler succumbed to injuries sustained on November 5, 972, when the patrol car she was riding in was involved in a crash in Altadena. Another vehicle ran through a stop sign at a high rate of speed and collided with the patrol car. Deputy Rottler was left permanently disabled and her health continued to deteriorate until she succumbed to her injuries. Deputy Rottler had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for seven years.

Deputy Randy Hamson - End of Watch October 24, 2008

Deputy Randy Hamson succumbed to injuries sustained on August 16th, 2004, when he was struck by a vehicle In Santa Clarita. He had been investigating an accident when he saw an oncoming car driving without its headlights on. As he stepped into the roadway to get the driver's attention with his flashlight he was struck by another car. He remained in a coma in a long-term care facility until succumbing to his injuries. Deputy Hamson had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for five years at the time of the incident.

Deputy Juan Escalante - End of Watch August 2, 2008

Deputy Juan Escalante was shot and killed when he was confronted by two armed gang members in front of his home as he was leaving for work. Deputy Escalante drew his weapon and identified himself as a deputy before being fatally shot. The shooter knew that Deputy Escalante worked at Central Jail and shot him in retribution for an LAPD shooting that occurred six months earlier, wherein the suspect's cousin was shot. Deputy Escalante was not involved in the previous shooting. When the gang member spotted Deputy Escalante, he told the man driving to stop the car and two of the gang members got out to confront him. The men opened fire when Deputy Escalante identified himself. Four subjects, including the shooter, and the man who provided the firearm were arrested and charged in connection with his murder. Deputy Escalante was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 2-1/2 years.

Deputy Raul Gama - End of Watch May 1, 2007

Deputy Raul Gama was conducting a surveillance at the time and was parked in North Hollywood when the van was struck by a vehicle that lost control. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The driver was arrested and charged with felony manslaughter. Deputy Gama had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 20 years.

Deputy David Piquette - End of Watch July 7, 2006

Deputy David Piquette, a 10-year veteran of the Department was killed in an automobile crash on while en route to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Training Academy. A stove had fallen off of another vehicle on the freeway. Several vehicles took evasive action to avoid striking the stove, including Deputy Piquette and a tractor-trailer. One of the trailers overturned and landed on top of Deputy Piquette's unmarked vehicle. The stove, and several other items, had just been stolen by the driver of the pickup that it fell off of. The driver fled the scene after the stove fell into the roadway. The man, who had a lengthy criminal history dating back to when he was 11 years old, was arrested and subsequently convicted of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to 26 years to life.

Deputy Pierre Bain - End of Watch - March 23, 2006

Deputy Pierre Bain was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lancaster, while attempting to pull over a speeding motorist. He was following the car when a vehicle in the lane next to him drifted into his lane and struck his motorcycle. His motorcycle left the roadway and hit a tree causing Deputy Bain to be thrown into several other trees. The driver who struck Deputy Bain was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Deputy Bain had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 14 years.

Deputy Maria Rosa - End of Watch March 28, 2006

Deputy Maria Rosa, a six-year veteran of the Department was shot and killed by two subjects after they identified her as a deputy while attempting to rob her. She was leaving a friend's home to report for duty when two men approached her on bicycles and attempted to rob her. As they took items from her they discovered her gun and badge and immediately opened fire, fatally wounding her. Both subjects were apprehended and charged with her murder. The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. The second subject was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 29 years in prison.

Deputy Jerry Ortiz - End of Watch June 24, 2005

Deputy Jerry Ortiz was shot and killed after questioning a woman about a shooting that had taken place the previous day. As he spoke to the woman at the door of the apartment, the suspect in the previous day's shooting appeared and shot him in the head. The man then fled into an apartment three doors away. Deputies found him hiding in a bathtub three hours later. The suspect, who was on parole and had prior arrests for convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, burglary, and gun and drug crimes, was charged with first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Deputy Ortiz served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 15 years.

Deputy Phillip James Tutino - End of Watch January 26, 2005

Deputy James Tutino was enroute to work at Central Jail, when the Metrolink commuter train he was riding derailed. A man parked his SUV on the train tracks in an effort to commit suicide. This caused the train to derail and also the train coming from the opposite direction as well. The suspect ran from his vehicle at the last minute. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with arson and 11 counts of murder. He was convicted on all charges and sentenced to 11 consecutive life sentences without parole.

Deputy Michael Arruda - End of Watch June 15, 2004

Deputy Arruda succumbed to gunshot wounds he received six days previously when he was accidentally shot by another deputy. Deputy Arruda and three other deputies responded to a local motel where there were reports of a subject firing shots and threatening people. As the deputies responded to the subject’s room, he exited the location with a pellet gun that closely resembled a .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun and began firing at the deputies. The deputies returned fire and one of the rounds hit Deputy Arruda in the neck wounding him. Deputy Arruda was a 13-year veteran of the Department.

K9 Marko - End of Watch August 24, 2003

K9 Marko was accidentally shot while attempting to control a subject. Sheriff's deputies were confronting the subject who had threatened to kill them. When Marko's handler released him to control the subject, the subject appeared to raise a weapon at the deputies. The deputies opened fire, injuring K9 Marko and killing the subject. Marko was airlifted to a veterinary hospital, but succumbed to his injuries. K9 Marko was a six year veteran of the Department.

Deputy Stephen Douglas Sorensen - End of Watch August 2, 2003

Deputy Stephen Sorensen was shot and killed after he responded to a trespassing call at near Llano. A witness reported hearing gunshots and called the police. When deputies arrived, they were able to locate Deputy Sorensen's patrol car, but not the deputy. After searching, deputies discovered Deputy Sorensen's body. He had been shot six times with a .223 caliber rifle. The suspect had tied his feet together and dragged his body through the desert. Deputies also found chemicals consistent with manufacturing methamphetamine in the immediate area, leading to the theory that Deputy Sorensen had uncovered a meth lab before he was killed.

The suspect was located a week later in a house in the Lake Los Angeles area. He admitted to murdering Deputy Sorensen when contacted on his cell phone. When the suspect refused to surrender, deputies attempted to end the standoff by firing tear gas into the house and assaulting the structure with a mechanized battering ram. They were met with gunfire minutes before the house erupted in flames and burned to the ground. The suspect's body was later located inside, along with Deputy Sorensen's gun and radio. Deputy Sorensen was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Department for 12 years.

Deputy David Powell - End of Watch November 30, 2002

Deputy David Powell was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to reports of gunshots in Artesia. When the deputies arrived, they observed a man run into a home and take a woman hostage. Deputy Powell attempted to kick the door open, and the man fired two shot. One of the rounds struck Deputy Powell in the right arm, passed through the opening in his vest, and entered his chest. Deputy Powell's partner returned fire and dragged Deputy Powell to his patrol car. He then drove Deputy Powell one block away where he was met by paramedics. Deputy Powell was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his wound 90 minutes after the shooting. The subject was shot and killed by responding officers. Deputy Powell had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 18 years.

Deputy David March - End of Watch April 29, 2002

Deputy David March was shot and killed after a traffic stop. The suspect had stated to friends that he wanted to kill a police officer during a traffic stop and intentionally got stopped. He waited for Deputy March to get in front of his patrol car so he could open fire, as Deputy March would have no place to take cover. Deputy March was shot several times in the head and chest. The suspect, who was identified shortly after the shooting, fled to Mexico where he remained for four years. On February 23, 2006, he was arrested in Mexico by U.S. Marshals and Mexican federal agents following a joint investigation. He was extradited back to California and on March 2, 2007, he pled guilty to second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Deputy March had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for seven years.

Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian - End of Watch August 31, 2001

Deputy Jake Kuredjian was shot and killed after responding to backup another deputy and United States Marshals who were attempting to serve a search warrant. The homeowner was suspected of impersonating a police officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. When officers arrived at the residence in an affluent neighborhood, the man came to the door several times but refused to go outside. As the officers attempted to gain entry through a window, the man opened fire with an automatic rifle, striking Deputy Kuredjian in the head. The man then held other officers at bay for several hours before his house caught fire and burned to the ground. The man had previously been a police officer. Deputy Kuredjian had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 17 years.

Deputy Brandan Hinkle - End of Watch February 14, 2001

Deputy Brandan Hinkle was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle. He was training to be a motor officer and was riding behind his training officer when the crash occurred. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Deputy Hinkle had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 11 years.