US EditionSoCal Motorcyclist Accused Of Shooting Deputy Crashes During Pursuit
- On Monday, a fleeing motorcyclist suspected of shooting a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy crashed on the 210 Freeway in Upland shortly after 1:30 p.m. near the Campus Avenue exit.
- A call about an armed man threatening a woman at 12:37 p.m. brought San Bernardino County deputies to 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive, where the man fired and struck a deputy.
- Reaching extraordinary speeds, the motorcyclist topped 150 mph and slammed into a black sedan at about 70 mph, ejecting him; investigators later inspected what appeared to be a gun on the roadway.
- Both the suspect and Deputy Andrew Nunez were transported to hospitals—the suspect was airlifted—and eastbound lanes between Mountain and Campus avenues were closed with a SigAlert issued.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the deputy shooting and crash, with a planned afternoon press conference, Sheriff Shannon Dicus said he hopes the suspect is held accountable, and SWAT vehicles were on scene in Rancho Cucamonga.
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A shocking incident in California’s Rancho Cucamonga has left a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy dead and a dramatic video of the suspect’s capture is circulating widely online. The incident happened around 12:37 pm on Monday, when deputies were called to Hollyhock Drive following reports of a man aiming a gun at a woman. As officers arrived, the suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Andrew Nunez. He later died from his injuries. The gunman…
San Bernardino County deputy shot, killed while responding to armed man making threats
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Luis Medina UPLAND, Calif. (KUNA) – A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in a shooting Monday afternoon. The suspect led a police chase that ended in a violent crash on the 210 Freeway. The shooting occurred shortly after 12:40 p.m. in Rancho Cucamonga. Police reported the call began when a man threatened a woman. Deputies arrived and were immediately engaged by the suspect. One deputy was injured and airlifted to the hospital, wh…
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