Ex LAPD Officer Indicted on Murder Charge

Introduction to the Case

A grand jury indictment was unsealed Friday against former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor, who now faces a second-degree murder charge for the on-duty shooting of a homeless man in Venice in 2015.

The Incident and Arrest

Proctor, who made an initial appearance in court Friday morning, was arrested last week at LAX when he returned to the U.S. from Trinidad, where he’d been living for more than a year. The indictment accuses Proctor of murdering 29-year-old Brendon Glenn with a handgun.

The shooting happened in May 2015 after Proctor and another officer responded to a disturbance call outside a bar near the Venice boardwalk.

Prosecution and Legal Proceedings

The LA County District Attorney’s Office said Friday it would reconsider how to proceed with the case as the indictment was secured in September 2024 under the tenure of former DA George Gascon and a specially-appointed police misconduct prosecutor, Lawrence Middleton, who has since left the office. "As the indictment has now been unsealed, District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman will be reviewing the case and will make a determination at a later date whether to proceed with the prosecution," the DA’s office told NBCLA.

Previous Rulings and Controversy

Proctor was initially cleared of legal wrongdoing by the DA’s office in 2018, under former DA Jackie Lacey. Her office concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove Proctor had committed a crime, despite calls from a former LAPD Chief for Proctor to be prosecuted.

Conclusion

The indictment of former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor marks a significant turn in the case of the 2015 shooting of Brendon Glenn. As the legal proceedings unfold, it will be crucial to follow how the DA’s office, under new leadership, navigates the complexities of this high-profile case. The decision to reconsider the prosecution indicates a willingness to re-examine the evidence and potentially bring about justice for the victim and his family.

FAQs

• Q: Who is Clifford Proctor?
  A: Clifford Proctor is a former LAPD officer who has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge for the on-duty shooting of a homeless man in 2015.
• Q: What was the incident about?
  A: The incident involved the shooting of 29-year-old Brendon Glenn by Proctor in May 2015, following a disturbance call near the Venice boardwalk.
• Q: What is the current status of the case?
  A: The case is under review by the current DA, Nathan J. Hochman, who will determine whether to proceed with the prosecution.
• Q: Was Proctor previously cleared of wrongdoing?
  A: Yes, Proctor was initially cleared by the DA’s office in 2018 under former DA Jackie Lacey, due to insufficient evidence.