San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez Honored After Fatal Shooting

Growing Memorial for Fallen Deputy

• 💐 A memorial for fallen San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez is continuously growing with flowers from various departments and individuals.
• 💔 Many people, even those who didn't know Nunez personally, have expressed their sadness and support for his family and the Sheriff's Department.

Tragic Incident and Suspect Apprehension

• 🚨 Deputy Andrew Nunez, 28, was responding to a report of a man threatening his girlfriend with a gun in Rancho Cucamonga when deputies were fired upon.
• 🔫 Nunez was shot in the head and later died at the hospital.
• 🏍️ The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Angelo Jose Saldivar, fled the scene on a motorcycle at high speeds.
• 💥 An off-duty officer in his own vehicle forced a crash with the suspect, leading to his apprehension. Saldivar is in stable condition and airlifted to the hospital.

Deputy Nunez's Service and Family

• 🗓️ Nunez had served the Rancho Cucamonga community for the past 6 years.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He leaves behind a wife, a 2-year-old daughter, and a baby girl on the way.
• 🌟 Nunez is remembered as one of the kindest, most selfless people with a gentle heart and warm smile, who was excited to become a father again.

Community Support and Resources

• 🎗️ A fundraiser has been set up for Deputy Nunez's family, with information available on the KTLA website.
• 🕯️ A public vigil is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center from 6-7 PM, open to everyone.
• 🚓 The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the wider law enforcement community are mourning the loss of one of their own.