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Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor indicted in 2015 on-duty killing outside Venice bar
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Clifford Proctor was indicted for a 2015 incident. He is accused of using a gun to kill a man.
A former officer is facing charges. Clifford Proctor was indicted for a 2015 incident. He is accused of using a gun to kill a man. The victim was homeless and was shot after a dispute.
The indictment was recently unsealed. Proctor had previously been charged with murder, but that charge was dismissed. He was allowed to post bail and must return to court for a hearing.
Further details about the case are available, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the investigation that followed.
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Category: Local Published: August 31, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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