San Bernardino County deputy dies after being shot by gunman who fled on motorcycle in IE Chase

 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Outrage and anguish are gripping the community after a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy, a six-year veteran and devoted family man, was ruthlessly shot and killed by a domestic violence suspect who opened fire without warning. The perpetrator, a cowardly gunman, then fled the scene, launching a reckless and terrifying high-speed motorcycle chase that endangered countless innocent lives.

The fallen hero, identified as Deputy Andrew Nuñez, responded to a crisis call—a man reportedly threatening a woman—in the 12300 block of Hollycock at approximately 12:37 p.m. Monday. Just minutes later, the suspect demonstrated his utter depravity: he allegedly immediately opened fire on the arriving deputies, striking Deputy Nuñez in the head in a cold-blooded ambush.

Deputy Nuñez, a dedicated public servant, leaves behind his grieving wife, who is pregnant, and their two-year-old daughter. The sheer senselessness of this crime, snatching a protector from his family and community, ignites a fierce demand for justice.

RECKLESS FLIGHT AND A GRUESOME END

After his heinous act, the suspect—unidentified at this time—cynically attempted to evade accountability by igniting a hellish pursuit. He fled on a motorcycle, reaching speeds approaching 200 miles per hour on the 210 Freeway, weaving recklessly into oncoming traffic and turning the public highway into a lethal weapon.

The frantic chase finally concluded near Upland, not by the suspect's surrender, but by a dramatic crash after he was allegedly involved in a collision with the back of a vehicle. Authorities later confirmed that the vehicle's driver was an off-duty deputy who, in a heroic and justified act, "conducted a legal intervention" by stopping the menace.

The gunman, currently hospitalized in stable condition, will be held accountable for the ultimate price paid by Deputy Nuñez. The community's fury is palpable: a deputy who answered a call to protect the vulnerable was executed, and the suspect's disregard for life must be met with the full, unyielding weight of the justice system. The time for mourning is paired with an uncompromising call for swift and severe retribution.

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