News headline from the Riverside Police Department:
The Riverside Police Department continues to investigate the fatal shooting of Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio. Bonaminio was a four year veteran of the department and a United States Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He was shot by an unidentified suspect following a traffic stop and foot pursuit in the area of Market Street and Fairmount Park, in Riverside. The incident began when a citizen called the Riverside Police Department Dispatch Center, at approximately 9:45 pm on November 7, to report a hit and run accident at the 60 Freeway and Market Street.
Officer Bonaminio was on routine patrol and attempted to pull over a semi-truck believed to be involved in the incident. The semi-truck yielded in front of Fairmount Park and the unknown male driver exited the semi-truck and ran into the park area.
Officer Bonaminio ran after the suspect. When backup officers arrived in the area, they found Officer Bonaminio on the ground with a gunshot injury.
Officer Bonaminio was transported by paramedics to Riverside Community Hospital, where he died.
Related news: Police Chief Sergio Diaz: Investigation into the death of Officer Ryan Bonaminio.
The Department’s Robbery Homicide Unit and other investigative units responded to the scene.
The suspect has been identified as a black male mid 30’s to mid 40’s, 6′1″-6′2″, slender build, possible facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing and a light colored baseball cap.
The suspect is wanted and believed to be armed with a handgun. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Related news: Video: Report from the scene where Officer Ryan Bonaminio was found dead.
The suspect vehicle was a stolen rental big rig recovered a few miles away from the crime scene.
Attached is a photograph of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or incident is asked to contact Detective Ron Sanfilippo at (951) 353-7105 or Detective Greg Rowe at (951) 353-7130.
Monday, November 8, 2010
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