Andrew Nuñez: California deputy dies in shooting; Suspect crashes motorcycle in police chase
Vigil held for California deputy Andrew Nuñez
A vigil was held for San Bernardino County deputy Andrew Nuñez, who was shot after responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
What we know:
The San Bernardino County deputy, Andrew Nuñez, was shot while responding to a possible domestic violence call in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 27.
Nuñez was pronounced dead at the hospital, his boss and San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus confirmed.
MOTORCYCLE CHASE
After the shooting, the suspect, 47-year-old Angelo Jose Saldivar of San Bernardino, allegedly took off from the Rancho Cucamonga scene on a motorcycle.
Saldivar hopped on the 210 Freeway and was clocked by SkyFOX for going more than 100 mph at multiple points along the eastbound lanes.
Saldivar, who somehow appeared to survive the crash, was placed into custody and taken to the hospital.
Motorcyclist crashes after allegedly shooting cop
A motorcyclist accused of shooting a cop got into a crash on the 210 Freeway in San Bernardino County.
Nuñez leaves behind a wife who is pregnant, and a young daughter.
On October 30, two days after his death, the community put together a vigil in Rancho Cuacamonga to remember the slain deputy.
The Source: This report used information provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.