Former LAPD officer arrested for fatal 2015 shooting of homeless man in Venice Beach

Clifford Proctor, a former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department, was arrested for the 2015 fatal shooting of a homeless man in Venice, raising critical questions about law enforcement accountability.

• Clifford Proctor, 60, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday under the felony murder rule for the shooting of an unarmed homeless man in Venice in 2015.
• The shooting incident was initially investigated by Los Angeles Police Department and led to discussions on homelessness and police conduct under the previous district attorney, Jackie Lacey.
• Current District Attorney George Gascón has emphasized a commitment to holding law enforcement accountable, which is highlighted by this arrest of a former officer and its implications on police-community relations.