At a Glance
- Fontana police shot a suspect who rammed multiple vehicles during an arrest.
- Suspect wanted for large fentanyl trafficking.
- He died after being taken to a hospital; no officers were injured.
- Why it matters: The incident highlights risks during high-stakes drug arrests and the quick response of local law enforcement.
A man suspected of trafficking a large quantity of fentanyl was shot and killed by Fontana police after he used his vehicle to ram police and a civilian car during an attempted arrest. The shooting occurred in the parking lot on the 17100 block of Foothill Boulevard at about 1:35 p.m.. No officers were injured, and the suspect was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The Incident
The suspect, wanted for selling and trafficking fentanyl, attempted to escape when officers tried to detain him. He drove his vehicle into several police cars and a civilian vehicle, triggering an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation and Response
Fontana Police Department will conduct an internal administrative review of the shooting. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is the lead agency investigating the incident, and the suspect’s name has not been released.
Key Takeaways
- The suspect was a fentanyl trafficker involved in a high-risk arrest.
- He was shot after ramming police and civilian vehicles.
- The incident prompted an internal review and a county-wide investigation.
The event underscores the dangers law enforcement faces during drug-related arrests and the importance of thorough investigations.
