Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this evening in response to the fatal shooting of a deputy that occurred while he was sitting inside of his patrol vehicle, in front of the Palmdale Sheriff’s station:
“Words cannot describe my immense sorrow for the tragic loss of a brave deputy’s life tonight. My heart breaks for his family, his fellow officers, and the community at large.
There are a lot of unanswered questions – including who committed this heinous and brazen attack and why. Whoever is responsible must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and brought to swift justice.
Our law enforcement officers selflessly put their lives on the line daily when they put on their uniform. These brave professionals fall under harsh scrutiny but it is undeniable that they risk their lives everyday as they work to protect our communities. Today’s loss is a terrible reminder of that reality.”