Around 11:21 p.m., the Fontana Police Department attempted to pull over a driver in Colton. He was reportedly wanted in a recent criminal case. The driver failed to yield, and police pursued. When the pursuit ended in Loma Linda on the eastbound 10 Freeway, gunfire was exchanged between the Fontana police officers and the driver, who was shot and killed.
Agency: Fontana Police Department
Motive: Traffic stop, Suspect (criminal case)
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop/Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: October 23, 2020
County: San Bernardino
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack