California sheriff’s deputy shot and killed, suspect dies after freeway chase

A California sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Thursday in a freeway chase ensuing within the suspect dying after being fatally shot by authorities. 

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Division mentioned a deputy was shot in Jurupa Valley, 50 miles east of Los Angeles. The Riverside Sheriff’s Affiliation recognized the fallen deputy as Isaiah Cordero, who was a motor enforcement deputy assigned to town of Jurupa Valley, in keeping with the division’s Fb web page.

“We’re devastated by the grief of dropping Deputy Isaiah Cordero, a deputy who was a ray of sunshine within the Riverside Sheriff’s Division, an individual who was devoted to defending others,” the union mentioned in an announcement. “As soon as once more, we face a tragic reminder of the selflessness and unwavering braveness required of peace officers and their households.”

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“Deputy Cordero placed on his uniform every day to make a distinction in his neighborhood and maintain households protected,” the assertion continued. “Deputy Cordero’s demise leaves an incredible gap within the hearts of so many individuals who had the prospect to know him personally. In the present day, Deputy Cordero made the final word sacrifice within the line of responsibility — a debt that may by no means be repaid. We should honor his reminiscence and lifetime of public service by our phrases and actions. Our coronary heart goes out to his household, associates, and fellow deputies by this troublesome time.” 

Cordero was shot throughout a site visitors cease round 2 p.m. The deputy tried pulling over a automobile however the driver fled and opened fireplace, Fox Los Angeles reported. 

Authorities on the scene Thursday the place a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was unshod killed. The suspect was shot and killed by authorities a short while later.  
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Police items pursued the suspect on Interstate 15 and shot by legislation enforcement. The suspect was taken to a hospital and died.

A big group of legislation enforcement was seen outdoors the Riverside Neighborhood Hospital the place the deputy died. Sheriff Chad Bianco is anticipated to carry a information convention Thursday night.