Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Steven Espinoza
Gender : Male
Age : 36
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard
City : Upland
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Upland Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Upland Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from Steven Espinoza's sister, reporting that he was under the influence of fentanyl and had a knife. Upon learning that officers were en route, Espinoza exited the apartment located in the 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard and drove away.Less-lethal measures, including a 40 mm launcher, were fired. Espinoza continued reaching into his waistband. Officers opened fire and killed him. Espinoza was identified as a known affiliate of the Black Angels gang.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://2urbangirls.com/2025/01/police-pursuit-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-san-bernardino-county/ https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/
