Who was Andrew Nunez? San Bernardino deputy killed in Rancho Cucamonga shooting

Deputy Andrew Nunez was identified as the San Bernardino officer killed in Monday’s Rancho Cucamonga shooting, officials confirmed at a press conference.

Updated on: Oct 28, 2025, 06:01:35 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Andrew Nunez, a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, was identified as the officer who fell in the line of duty in the shooting at Rancho Cucamonga in California on Monday afternoon. Nunez was identified at a presser by the Sheriff.

Andrew Nunez was a six-year veteran at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. (San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department)

Sheriff Shannon Dicus of San Bernardino County said that Deputy Nunez was responding to a domestic violence call on the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga, near the Victoria Gardens mall.

The suspect shot Nunez and fled the scene on a motorcycle, which led to a chase on the 210 Freeway. The suspect was arrested after the motorcycle crashed with the vehicle on the freeway.

The San Bernardino Police Department put out a statement on social media extending condolences on the death of officer Andrew Nunez.

"The San Bernardino Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Nuñez, who tragically passed away today, 10/27/25," the statement read.

Rancho Cucamonga Shooting: What We Know About The Suspect

As of now, the suspect in the shooting that killed Deputy Nunez remains unidentified. Sheriff Dicus said that the suspect suffered some injuries after the crash on the freeway and was later transported to the hospital. Dicus confirmed that the suspect is in a stable condition now.

Also read: Rancho Cucamonga: Deputy shot near Victoria Gardens mall, manhunt ongoing

The Sheriff said that the suspect drove mainly on the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway but often crossed over to the westbound side and rode in the wrong direction, causing traffic chaos. Eventually, while reaching for his backpack, he hit a car's door and crashed.

According to the sheriff, the person whose car the suspect collided with was an off-duty police officer who conducted a "legal intervention by hitting the suspect on a motorcycle."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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