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The California Highway Patrol officer who was shot Tuesday while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 680 died Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Officer Kenyon Youngstrom, 37, a seven-year veteran of the CHP and a married father of four who lived in Fairfield, was pronounced dead at 6:05 p.m. at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, said CHP Capt. Jonni Fenner.

"This has been a tragedy for the family and has affected us deeply to the core," Fenner said, pausing at times as she delivered the emotional news. "Officer Youngstrom was a giving man. A man of great faith. He believed in service and contribution."


Organs donated
Youngstrom's organs will be donated, "which will change the lives of many recipients," Fenner said.

Youngstrom graduated from the CHP Academy in 2006 and was assigned to Contra Costa County, where he worked out of Martinez. He served in the Army Reserve from 1994 to 2000.

She said Youngstrom's family and CHP colleagues have been pouring in from around the state.

"Anne and I extend our deep condolences to Officer Youngstrom's family, friends and colleagues as they mourn the tragic loss of this dedicated officer, father, husband, veteran and friend," Gov. Jerry Brown said in a statement. "Officer Youngstrom died protecting the community he served, and we are grateful to him for that."

A CHP helicopter flew low over the hospital and sounded a siren to mark Youngstrom's death.

"We're family through thick and thin," Fenner said. "Right now, we're going through a difficult time."

In addition to his wife, Karen, and four children, he is survived by his parents, Gaylord and Jill Youngstrom of Riverside, and four brothers and two sisters.

The CHP has identified Christopher Boone Lacy, 36, of Corning (Tehama County) as the man who mortally wounded Youngstrom in the head with a semiautomatic pistol during a traffic stop for having an obstructed license plate on his Jeep Wrangler.

Youngstrom was already parked on the shoulder of I-680 near Alamo to pull aside a dead deer when his partner announced over the radio that he intended to pull Lacy over. Youngstrom stepped out of his cruiser to direct Lacy to the side of the road as the second officer pulled his cruiser in behind the Jeep.

"Officer Youngstrom approached the Jeep and contacted Lacy at the driver's side window," said Jimmy Lee, spokesman for the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department, which is investigating the shooting. "Dash-cam video indicates there was a short conversation" that lasted 30 to 45 seconds, Lee said. Then, without warning, Lacy pulled out a Glock semiautomatic handgun and shot Youngstrom in the head, authorities said. The officer fell into the slow lane of the freeway.

His patrol partner heard the gunfire, ran up an embankment and returned fire, hitting Lacy in the head as dozens of passing motorists looked on in horror. Lacy was pronounced dead Tuesday at the hospital.

Youngstrom was rushed to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, where dozens of officers held vigil until his death was announced.

Dealing with loss
"We're just trying to get our arms around it," Officer Sam Morgan said earlier. "With us, you never know the mind-sets of the motorists you deal with. Usually we make a stop, we have an interaction and everyone goes on in one piece."

But this shooting was different, Morgan said.

"It's on a normal freeway, there is no known threat," he said. "Not that it makes the shooting any easier to deal with, but it made no sense. But it made no sense."

Plans for memorial services are pending.

Youngstrom is the 223rd CHP officer to die in the line of duty since 1929.

Youngstrom "now joins a distinguished group of heroes whose names are engraved upon the CHP Memorial Fountain and who will forever be remembered for their valiant sacrifice and service," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow in a statement.

Funds for the family
Two funds have been created for those wishing to contribute to Kenyon Youngstrom's wife and four children. They are at Mechanics Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, and donations can be dropped off at any branch in the family's name. Those with questions regarding Mechanics Bank should contact regional manager Tony Kallingal at (510) 685-1173


Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Shot-CHP-officer-pronounced-dead-3843081.php#ixzz25i3ukgEf

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Lacy, rot in hell...
 

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Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
RIP
 

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Posted by NotACop_281 (Member # 11498) on :
 
rest in peace
 

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Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :
 
i wanna know the 30-45 sec conversation, what was said? well prob never know, but man was dude just crazy on the run suicidal? was it even anything that was said in the conversation that sparked it or was it completely irrelevant and his mind was made up when he got lit up and it just took him that long to get the balls to pull out?? how fucked, ya know ive never been a fan of cops (and in retrospect its more ive never been a fan of them doing thier job when its me there doin thier job on) but i would never wish that upon any officer no matter wheather i was rightfully accused, wrongfully accused, or get some power happy prick thats right no matter what. i do above all else realize that they are doing what the job pays them to do and the passion they have to do it. this whole thing is really just a shame! condolences to the family
 

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Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on :
 
Rip

[ September 06, 2012, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: Sikwidit-blumaxx88 ]
 

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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Some people are just defective and need to be discarded like a broken appliance.Hope he gets the death penalty,although that will cost taxpayers millions while he files appeal after appeal.What a POS.

RIP officer Youngstrom.
 

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Rip
 

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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50DADDY:
Some people are just defective and need to be discarded like a broken appliance.Hope he gets the death penalty,although that will cost taxpayers millions while he files appeal after appeal.What a POS.

RIP officer Youngstrom.

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Originally posted by fredfifty:

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Originally posted by 50DADDY:
Some people are just defective and need to be discarded like a broken appliance.Hope he gets the death penalty,although that will cost taxpayers millions while he files appeal after appeal.What a POS.

RIP officer Youngstrom.

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that POS is dead.

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im sure not too many would scoff at his body tossed in the pig pen to be digested
 

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Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Rest in peace. Sad story. Other than the part about Lacy getting a quick dose of justice.
 

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Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Just horrible.
 

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Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
RIP, so sad for him and his family. I could not imagine what they are going through.
 

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Posted by Venomousnotch (Member # 8695) on :
 
RIP.. Very sad...
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
RIP
 

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Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :
 
Rip..
 

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Posted by Jaejae5.0 (Member # 7958) on :
 
Damn..r.i.p
 

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Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
RIP
 

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Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
And this is why police are rough with people. Hopefully all the people look at this as the unfortunate reminder. An officer let his guard down and a pos took his life.

R.I.P.
 

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Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
Damn I didn't think he was goin to pass on. RIP.
 

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Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
Rest in peice Officer Kenyon Youngstrom.
 

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Posted by Anderthizzle (Member # 7910) on :
 
RIP
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
rip...
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
There are flags up and down the main boulevard in my town of about 30 young men under 25 that gave their lives defending this country. All of them from the surrounding cities of Discovery Bay.

Looks like he lost his life doing the same.

RIP
 

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Posted by LX347hatch (Member # 8668) on :
 
RIP
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
RIP to a fellow brother



"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

-Author Unknown
 

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Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :
 

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
RIP to a fellow brother



"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

-Author Unknown

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salude to that!
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
I can't confirm the source of info, but he was on life support so his brothers in Afghanistan could video conference before he was taken off life support.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
I can't confirm the source of info, but he was on life support so his brothers in Afghanistan could video conference before he was taken off life support.

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Wow, that has got to be tough to see over video RIP to the officer. Respect.
 

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Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 

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Originally posted by rollin5ive0:

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
RIP to a fellow brother



"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

-Author Unknown

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salude to that!

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Damn not gunna lie that shit was deep, my dad has been a peace officer for over 28 years and he's been through some tuff shit at work. It's hard on the families and on their marriage, I have a lot of respect for peace officers RIP

[ September 06, 2012, 10:48 PM: Message edited by: Chavez66 ]
 

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Posted by 5.0_707 (Member # 5893) on :
 
RIP

 

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Posted by 91blackonblack (Member # 11591) on :
 
RIP an blessing to his kids an family


Put my highway up for him
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
I brought this post back up after reading this:

True Hero - helping strangers even after his life was taken protecting us!! RIP brother you've earned your place in Heaven
 

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Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
SAD STORY , FUCK RIP.... thanks for the chp pic great tribute
 

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Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
May he RIP and God bless his family.
 

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Posted by S V T (Member # 11387) on :
 
RIP TO MAN OF HONOR
 

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Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I hope Lacy is just taking it in the ass from the devil right now.
 

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Posted by 88cobraclone (Member # 10958) on :
 
R.I.P.
 

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Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
Rip...rip officer youngstrom
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
I can't confirm the source of info, but he was on life support so his brothers in Afghanistan could video conference before he was taken off life support.

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RIP, again.


My neighbor works out at the gym with his coworkers and they too, told this story. I believe it to be true.

Dan
 

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Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
That POS got what was coming to him !!!
rest in peace officer Youngstorm

[ September 12, 2012, 11:00 PM: Message edited by: JZTRK ]
 

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Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on :
 
Take a minute to honor Officer Kenyon Youngstrom, as he is laid to rest today.

End Of Watch: 09.05.12
 

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Posted by BLoWN FR500 (Member # 8766) on :
 
RIP
 

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