SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. FOX26) — The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department mourns the loss of one of its deputies, who died at the hospital after being shot on duty.
Deputy Andrew Nunez died at the hospital after being shot on duty and airlifted to a nearby hospital on Monday.
Deputies were sent to the 12300 block of Hollyhock after reports of a man with a gun threatening a woman.
When the deputies arrived, they were immediately shot at by the man.
Nunez was struck and was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital.
The man fled the scene on a motorcycle and was being chased by authorities going eastbound on Highway 210.
The man then crashed the motorcycle, which ended the pursuit.
The man was arrested and taken to a hospital to have his injuries checked.
It was confirmed later that Deputy Nunez died at the hospital.
Nunez served for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for 6 years.
He is survived by his wife, their two-year-old daughter, their unborn child, his mother, and four siblings.
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Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement about the incident.
“On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Nunez. His courage, compassion and dedication to protecting others reflect the finest traditions of law enforcement. We honor his life and service with gratitude; may his sacrifice never be forgotten.”
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