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Deputy Distracted by Dating App During Standoff
10 Apr
Summary
- A SWAT deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff.
- The incident occurred during a pursuit near a Jurupa Valley school.
- The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A recent standoff in Riverside County saw a SWAT deputy allegedly using a dating app while the situation with an armed suspect was ongoing. This incident occurred on Wednesday, as captured by aerial footage near a Jurupa Valley school after a pursuit concluded with the suspect crashing into a wall.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation into the deputy's conduct. A statement emphasized that this behavior does not align with departmental standards and that appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation's findings.
The standoff lasted for several hours after the suspect refused to surrender, even as deputies deployed pepper balls and utilized robots. Ultimately, authorities approached the vehicle and discovered the suspect had sustained injuries consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced the individual dead at the scene. The suspect's identity has not yet been released.
