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Update: Deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano died after being taken off life support, officials said Wednesday evening. Read KTLA’s updated coverage here.
A deputy remains in grave condition two days after being shot in the head while off-duty inside a fast-food restaurant in Alhambra, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday morning.

“My wife Jean and I, along with our family, are saddened beyond words to hear of the shooting of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Solano, and to learn that our son Rhett is being held in connection with this horrifying and senseless attack… We are cooperating fully with authorities and will provide them with all information they request concerning Rhett and his struggles. We ask that people please pray for Deputy Solano and his family.”
Please continue to pray for our brother @lasdhq Deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano, who continues to fight for his life in the ICU. Thank you to everyone who have been sending prayers and words of support. #SheriffV #LASD #lawenforcement #thankyou #update #prayers pic.twitter.com/Tu0jSYqakZ
— Alex Villanueva (@LACoSheriff) June 12, 2019