Domestic Dispute Call Turns Into Fatal Ambush
A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday while responding to a domestic disturbance in Rancho Cucamonga. Officials identified the fallen officer as 28-year-old Andrew Nunez, who was struck by gunfire shortly after arriving at a residence on Hollyhock Drive. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle before deputies could return fire. Nunez was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite emergency treatment.
High-Speed Chase Captivates Viewers Across Southern California
Moments after the shooting, law enforcement initiated a high-speed pursuit that stretched across several cities along the 210 Freeway. The suspect, riding a motorcycle, was clocked at speeds exceeding 150 miles per hour, weaving through heavy traffic as news helicopters tracked the chase. The pursuit ended violently in Upland when the rider crashed into another vehicle, sending debris and sparks flying across the highway.
Off-Duty Officer Intervenes in Live Broadcast Climax
As the chaos unfolded, an off-duty narcotics deputy traveling nearby acted swiftly, ramming the suspect with his own vehicle in an effort to end the threat. The collision, captured live on television, sent the suspect airborne before officers converged to make the arrest. Authorities later called the intervention a justified act, crediting it with preventing further loss of life. The suspect was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and will face charges including the murder of Deputy Nunez, who leaves behind his wife and young daughter.
