Deadly Attack During Domestic Violence Call
A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday afternoon while responding to a domestic disturbance in Rancho Cucamonga. Authorities identified the victim as 28-year-old Deputy Andrew Nunez, who was struck by gunfire moments after arriving at a home on Hollyhock Drive. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle before backup units could return fire. Nunez was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Suspect Leads Officers on Dangerous Freeway Pursuit
Following the shooting, law enforcement agencies launched a large-scale pursuit as the suspect sped along the 210 Freeway at reported speeds nearing 150 miles per hour. Television helicopters captured the chase as it wound through multiple cities, showing the rider weaving through traffic and endangering drivers. The pursuit came to a violent halt in Upland when the motorcyclist slammed into a vehicle and lost control.
Off-Duty Deputy Ends Chase in Televised Intervention
As the suspect attempted to flee after the crash, an off-duty narcotics deputy driving nearby intervened, using his car to strike the suspect in what officials later described as a “lawful intervention.” The takedown, broadcast live by local news outlets, sent the rider airborne before he was subdued by responding officers. The suspect was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and is expected to face murder and related charges. Deputy Nunez leaves behind his wife, who is expecting their second child, and a two-year-old daughter.
