san bernardino county District attorney Jason Anderson announced ten felony charges Wednesday against a suspect in the shooting death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez. The charges include murder, attempted murder, and several counts related to firearms possession and the use of a vehicle in a crime.
The announcement concludes an initial phase of investigation into the February 21, 2024, shooting in Yucca Valley that left Deputy Nunez dead and another deputy wounded.The case highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement and underscores the DA’s commitment to prosecuting those who target officers. A conviction on the murder charge alone carries a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
According to the DA’s office, the suspect, 31-year-old William Hoang, allegedly opened fire on Deputies Nunez and another unnamed officer while they were responding to a reported domestic disturbance. Deputy Nunez succumbed to his injuries at Desert Hospital. The second deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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Hoang remains in custody and is scheduled to be arraigned on November 15, 2024, at the San Bernardino County Superior Court in Joshua Tree. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges might potentially be filed as new evidence emerges. Deputy Nunez, a five-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department, is survived by his wife and young daughter.
