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Orlando Montes Roman

Gender : Male

Age : 39

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Ontario

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Ontario Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 5, 2024, Ontario Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 400 block of West Maple Street. The suspect, 39-year-old Orlando Montes Roman, was reportedly threatening his ex-girlfriend and had a history of domestic violence. Upon arrival, officers found Roman in his vehicle and attempted to negotiate his surrender. After approximately 30 minutes, Roman fled, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit during which he drove against traffic on the 60 Freeway. The chase ended when Roman collided with multiple vehicles near Philadelphia Street and Grove Avenue, resulting in the death of an uninvolved driver, 44-year-old Amanda Powers. Roman then attempted to carjack another vehicle while armed with a handgun. Officers confronted him at the intersection of Cucamonga Avenue and Philadelphia Street, where he was shot and killed after refusing commands to drop his weapon. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/suspect-orlando-montes-kills-innocent-driver-in-ontario-drives-wrong-way-60-freeway/14776761/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ontario-police-shoot-and-kill-domestic-violence-suspect-following-pursuit/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-innocent-bystander-die-following-dangerous-pursuit-officer-involved-shooting-in-southern-california/