Suspect in Sheriffs Ambush Charged

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has announced a suspect has been charged in the ambush shooting of two deputies earlier this month.

Deonte Lee Murray, 36, was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff three days after the deputies were shot, though his arrest was unrelated to the attack on the deputies, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said.



Murray, who has suspected gang ties, was charged with one felony count each of carjacking, second-degree robbery, and assault with a firearm at the time of his arrest. The charges also included allegations of association with a criminal street gang, discharging a rifle inflicting great bodily injury, and personal use of an AR-15.