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Opening statements begin in accused gunman's trial for ambush killing of deputy in Palmdale

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 2:33PM
Opening statements begin in trial for killing of deputy in Palmdale
Opening statements began in the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy nearly three years ago in Palmdale.
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  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • HOMICIDE
  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  • FATAL SHOOTING
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  • COURT CASE
  • TRIAL
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