Former LAPD Officer Arrested at LAX for 2015 Killing of Unarmed Homeless Man

An ex-officer of the Los Angeles Police Department has been taken into custody, accused of the fatal shooting of an unarmed homeless man back in 2015, as confirmed by the department last Friday.

Clifford Proctor, the former officer in question, was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport, following a felony murder warrant. The LAPD shared this development on their social media platforms, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

The department expressed their commitment to the legal process, stating, “We will continue to support the justice system as this case proceeds and will work collaboratively with our law enforcement partners throughout the process.”

While the arrest happened this week, it is noteworthy that the warrant for Proctor’s arrest was actually issued a year ago. This came despite the previous Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision not to pursue the high-profile case.

The incident in question involves the tragic death of 29-year-old Brendon Glenn, who was shot twice in the back in May 2015, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The case has been a subject of intense scrutiny and public interest over the years.

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.