{"id":28531,"date":"2025-10-29T12:37:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/28531\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:37:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:37:19","slug":"san-bernardino-county-california-deputy-killed-flags-flying-at-half-staff-for-andrew-nunez-suspect-idd-as-angelo-jose-saldivar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/28531\/","title":{"rendered":"San Bernardino County, California deputy killed: Flags flying at half-staff for Andrew Nu\u00f1ez; suspect ID’d as Angelo Jose Saldivar"},"content":{"rendered":"

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — The suspect in the fatal shooting of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nu\u00f1ez<\/a> was identified Tuesday while flags flew at half-staff statewide in honor of the fallen law enforcement officer.<\/p>\n

The alleged gunman and high-speed chase suspect was identified as Angelo Jose Saldivar, 47, a resident of San Bernardino, California.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s department said Saldivar “is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency” and remains hospitalized.<\/p>\n

Formal charges are expected to be filed Tuesday in connection with Nu\u00f1ez’s killing, which occurred while he was responding to a domestic violence call Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Outside the sheriff’s Rancho Cucamonga station, a makeshift memorial was growing in honor of the slain deputy. Strangers came by to leave candles, flowers, notes, and some to bow their heads in prayer for Nu\u00f1ez’s family.<\/p>\n

Among the mourners were Nu\u00f1ez’s neighbors, who learned of the tragedy from watching the news. They came to leave a Dodgers hat and towel for the man they say never judged them. The couple shared a photo of Nu\u00f1ez at a Dodger game they bought tickets for him to see.<\/p>\n

“I seen his picture and I could not believe it. Good man. You know? Good man,” neighbor Beni San Tiesteban said.<\/p>\n

At a news conference, Sheriff Shannon Dicus said the 28-year-old Nu\u00f1ez was survived by a pregnant wife, a 2-year-old daughter, a mother and four brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n

Dicus said Nu\u00f1ez had been with the Sheriff’s Department for six years and served the Rancho Cucamonga community for five years. He described Nu\u00f1ez as a “wonderful father” and “wonderful deputy sheriff.”<\/p>\n

After the suspect fired at the sheriff’s deputy in Rancho Cucamonga<\/a>, he hopped on a motorcycle, sparking a dramatic, high-speed chase that ended in a major crash on the 210 Freeway<\/a> near Upland.<\/p>\n

Dicus confirmed that an off-duty narcotics officer conducted a “legal intervention” by striking the suspect on the motorcycle, which sparked the crash that ended the chase. Moments before the crash, Saldivar pulled out what appeared to be a weapon.<\/p>\n

“We’re embedded in sorrow, unfortunately for our department, this has happened way too often when we talk about this young man, his wife, 2-year-old daughter, and the couple was expecting.”<\/p>\n

The shooting was reported at about 12:37 p.m. at a condominium complex in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga, just north of Victoria Gardens. Deputies reportedly responded to the area for a domestic violence call about an armed man threatening a woman.<\/p>\n

The deputies were fired upon as soon as they arrived at the scene, the sheriff’s department said. Nu\u00f1ez sustained a single gunshot wound to the head, Dicus said. He was rushed to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton and was pronounced dead at 1:13 p.m.<\/p>\n

A wild motorcycle chase ended in a violent crash on the 210 Freeway in Upland Monday afternoon. The suspect reportedly fled after shooting a sheriff’s deputy.<\/p>\n

Eyewitness News spoke to a resident at the Rancho Cucamonga condominium complex whose door was broken down by SWAT, trying to get a better view of the suspect’s position. Her concern was more for the life lost just steps away from her door.<\/p>\n

“He is just trying to do his job and he died,” neighbor Lanie said. “Can you imagine you are doing your job and you lose your life?”<\/p>\n

Saldivar was taken into custody and transported to the hospital in stable condition after the crash on the 210 Freeway.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s department said he will be booked for murder upon medical clearance. The district attorney’s office said domestic violence charges may also be filed.<\/p>\n

A procession led the body of Deputy Andrew Nunez from the hospital to the coroner’s office on Monday evening. Hundreds of officers took part in the procession.<\/p>\n

A long procession of law enforcement officers formed on Monday evening as Nu\u00f1ez’s body was transported from the hospital to the coroner’s office. Over 100 law enforcement officers participated in the procession.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, members of the sheriff’s Victorville station were manning the Rancho Cucamonga station so that Nu\u00f1ez’s colleagues could grieve and speak with counselors.<\/p>\n

“On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Nu\u00f1ez,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “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.”<\/p>\n

Through the Peace Officers Research Association of California, a donation page<\/a> was set up by the sheriff’s department to help support Nu\u00f1ez’s wife, Roxy, who is a stay-at-home mom.<\/p>\n

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