Motorcyclist who allegedly shot deputy crashes into car during San Bernardino County police chase

California law enforcement lost one of its own this week after a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call — a chilling reminder of the growing dangers faced by those sworn to protect the public.

Authorities identified the suspect as 47-year-old Angelo Jose Saldivar of San Bernardino. According to investigators, Saldivar was wanted in connection with a possible domestic violence incident in Rancho Cucamonga. When deputies arrived, the situation escalated tragically. Deputy Andrew Nuñez, a respected member of the department, was shot and killed at the scene.

Sheriff Shannon Dicus confirmed Nuñez’s death, describing the fallen deputy as a committed public servant and part of the “brotherhood of law enforcement” that continues to face heightened risks across the country.

After the shooting, Saldivar fled on a motorcycle around 1:30 p.m., leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit across the 210 Freeway. Witnesses say he reached triple-digit speeds, weaving through oncoming traffic and driving the wrong way multiple times — endangering countless innocent motorists.

The chase ended roughly five minutes later when Saldivar collided with another vehicle near exit 56 in Ontario. SkyFOX footage showed the aftermath: Saldivar sitting upright in a neck brace, surrounded by law enforcement before being airlifted to a hospital. Authorities have since confirmed that he remains hospitalized as of Tuesday afternoon.

At the crash site, aerial video appeared to show a firearm lying on the roadway — another grim detail in what has become an all-too-familiar scene in communities grappling with rising violence. Before the chase, officers had surrounded an apartment complex on Hollycock Street, where a patrol car’s window was shattered and a bloody vest was found on the sidewalk.

The shooting of Deputy Nuñez marks yet another painful chapter in a nationwide trend where law enforcement officers increasingly face hostility, disregard, and open threats while simply performing their duty. Once routine domestic calls have become unpredictable flashpoints — fueled by a culture that too often undermines the authority of police and diminishes the gravity of attacks on public safety officials.

While many Californians mourn, the broader concern remains: what kind of society allows violence against officers to become so commonplace? The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, like many others across the nation, now confronts not only the loss of a colleague but the reality of serving in an environment where criminals feel emboldened and law enforcement morale continues to erode.

For Deputy Andrew Nuñez, service ended in sacrifice. For the rest of the nation, his death stands as a sobering call to restore respect, support, and accountability for those who wear the badge.