Authorities arrested a former Los Angeles Police Department officer suspected of killing an unarmed homeless man in 2015, the department confirmed Friday.
The LAPD announced on social media that its team arrested ex-officer Clifford Proctor at the Los Angeles International Airport on a felony murder warrant.
“We will continue to support the justice system as this case proceeds and will work collaboratively with our law enforcement partners throughout the process,” stated the LAPD.
Although the arrest was made this week, a warrant for Proctor’s arrest was issued a year ago, even after the previous L.A. County District Attorney refused to take up the high-profile case.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Proctor is suspected of shooting 29-year-old Brendon Glenn twice in the back in May 2015.
Proctor and his law enforcement partner responded to reports of a disturbance after Glenn and his dog were removed from the Bank of Venice restaurant on Winward Avenue. When the officers ordered the 29-year-old to leave the area, they followed him, The Times reported.
A short time later, when Glenn got into an altercation with a bouncer outside a nearby bar, the officers attempted to arrest him and during a struggle with the 29-year-old, Proctor shot him twice in the back.
Glenn, who was unhoused at the time, died from the gunshot wounds.
Former L.A. County DA Jackie Lacey declined to file charges against Proctor despite then LAPD Chief Charlie Beck calling for the officer to face manslaughter charges.
It’s unclear exactly what charges Proctor is facing, but two law enforcement officials who spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity said they are in connection with the fatal shooting of the 29-year-old.
In an email to KTLA, V. James DeSimone, the lawyer for Glenn’s family, reported that the 29-year-old’s mother, Sheri Camprone, is hopeful for justice and in response to the news of a warrant being issued for Proctor’s arrest, she said, “It’s about time.”
Josh DuBose and Nidia Becerra contributed to this report.
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