San Bernardino Deputy Andrew Nunez Killed in Line of Duty, Suspect Pursued

Deputy Andrew Nunez Fatally Shot

• 💔 Deputy Andrew Nunez, a 6-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga.
• 💡 He sustained a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced deceased at 1313 hours.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Deputy Nunez is survived by his wife, a 2-year-old daughter, and an unborn child, as well as his mother and siblings.

Suspect Apprehended After Pursuit

• 🏍️ The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle and was pursued by deputies with aerial support.
• 💥 An off-duty deputy intervened by hitting the suspect's motorcycle, causing it to crash and leading to the suspect's apprehension.
• 🏥 The suspect is in stable condition at an area hospital and will be interviewed once medically cleared.

Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 The incident is an ongoing investigation, with multiple scenes being processed.
• ⚖️ The District Attorney's office anticipates filing charges, likely within two days, and is considering murder on a peace officer.
• ⚠️ The suspect also pulled out another firearm during the incident, and speeds during the pursuit exceeded 150 mph.

Departmental Response and Support

• 😔 Sheriff Shannon Dicus expressed deep sorrow, stating the department is "embedded in sorrow" and that such tragedies are happening "way too often."
• 🤝 Allied law enforcement agencies provided significant support during the incident and pursuit.
• 🙏 The Sheriff emphasized the importance of bringing the suspect to justice and taking good care of Deputy Nunez's family.

Officer Safety and Violence

• ❓ Deputies are trained to prepare for the unknown when responding to calls, especially domestic violence situations involving firearms.
• 🚨 The Sheriff noted this is his 81st officer-involved shooting since becoming Sheriff, highlighting the tremendous amount of violence in the area.
• 🛡️ The department remains committed to proactively policing and confronting the criminal element to ensure public safety.