San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez Honored After Fatal Shooting in Rancho Cucamonga

Fallen Hero Honored

• 💔 Hundreds of law enforcement and fire personnel gathered to honor Deputy Andrew Nunez, a six-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
• 😔 Deputy Nunez was fatally shot in the head while responding to a domestic violence call involving a man with a gun.
• 🎗️ A solemn procession escorted his flag-draped coffin from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to the Coroner's Office, a powerful display of community and departmental support.

Tragic Incident Details

• 🚨 The incident began when Deputy Nunez responded to a report of a man threatening his girlfriend on Holly Hawk Drive.
• 💥 Upon arrival, responding deputies were fired upon, and Deputy Nunez was critically injured.
• 🚁 Other officers pulled the gravely injured Nunez away from the line of fire, but he was pronounced dead after being airlifted to the hospital.

Suspect Apprehension and Charges

• 🏍️ The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit on the 210 Freeway.
• 💥 The pursuit ended when an off-duty deputy sheriff intentionally collided with the suspect's motorcycle, causing it to crash.
• ⚖️ The suspect, who was in stable condition after the crash, is expected to face charges including the murder of a police officer. The potential murder weapon was recovered.

Deputy Nunez Remembered

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Deputy Nunez is remembered as a devoted father to a 2-year-old daughter and husband to a pregnant wife.
• 🌟 He is described as a committed deputy who served his community with unwavering commitment, courage, and deep compassion.
• 🕊️ Governor Gavin Newsom expressed condolences, honoring his life and service with gratitude.