Former LAPD Officer Charged in 2015 Shooting

An arrest warrant has been issued for former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Brendon Glenn, an unarmed homeless man, in Venice Beach. Proctor shot Glenn twice in the back during a confrontation following a disturbance involving a bouncer. Despite the LAPD's civilian oversight board ruling the shooting unjustified and then-Police Chief Charlie Beck calling for charges, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office under Jackie Lacey declined to prosecute in 2018, citing insufficient evidence. However, current District Attorney George Gascón has reopened the case as part of a broader effort to hold law enforcement accountable. Public outcry and community protests have persisted since Glenn's death, with calls for justice from his family and advocates alike. Proctor’s exact charges remain unspecified, but his potential prosecution marks a significant development in a case that has drawn considerable attention.