Statement of the death of officer Ryan Bonaminio from the Riverside Police Department:

Riverside Police Department Officer Ryan Bonaminio, a four year veteran of the department and a United States Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom was shot by an unidentified suspect following a traffic stop and foot pursuit in the area of Market Street and Fairmount Park, Riverside. The incident began when a citizen called the Riverside Police Department Dispatch Center, at approximately 9:45 p.m. 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 failed to yield to lights and siren and traveled southbound Market Street from the 60 freeway. 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 succumbed to his injuries.

The department’s Robbery Homicide Unit and other investigative units responded to the scene. The suspect has not been identified. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Ron Sanfilippo at (951) 353-7105 or Detective Greg Rowe at (951) 353-7130.

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Monday, November 8, 2010

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