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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. – A deputy in Riverside County is dead after being shot Friday.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane in Lake Elsinore. The deputy, later identified as 30-year-old Darnell Calhoun, was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

According to Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies responded to a child custody call around 4:20 p.m. Some short of altercation occurred, leading to Calhoun being shot. A second deputy arrived on scene and found Calhoun wounded on the street, Bianco stated. A shootout between that deputy and the suspect ensued. The suspect was struck and taken to the hospital in critical condition where they were also placed into custody. They have since been identified as 42-year-old Jesse Navarro.

Bianco said Calhoun joined the department in February 2022 after serving with the San Diego Police Department for two years. Calhoun was a husband, a son and was going to be a father.

“There is not one person with one negative to say about him,” Bianco said of Calhoun. “He was the most good, wholesome man you could ever imagine.”

“I hugged his mother and promised I would take care of him,” the sheriff emotionally said.

After the news of Calhoun’s death, law-enforcement departments across Southern California offered their condolences:

Los Angeles Police Department

Orange County Sheriff’s Office

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office

San Diego Police Department (Calhoun’s former department)

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

California Attorney General Bonta issued the following statement, “Deputy Darnell Calhoun represented the best of the California spirit — protecting and serving the public with valor. On behalf of the nearly 6,000 men and women of the California Department of Justice, I extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Calhoun’s family, colleagues, and the entire Riverside community. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

Late Friday night, a procession was held to honor the deputy killed in the line of duty.

This violent incident comes just weeks after another Riverside County deputy was shot and killed by a suspect in Jurupa Valley. On the afternoon of Dec. 29, Deputy Isaiah Cordero was killed while attempting to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect who fired the shot, 44-year-old William Shae McKay, was later killed following a pursuit.

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Darnell Calhoun: Slain Riverside County deputy laid to rest

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy Darnell Calhoun was shot and killed responding to a domestic violence call in Lake Elsinore on Jan. 13.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – The Riverside County community laid deputy Darnell Calhoun, who was killed in the line duty just over a week ago, to rest at a funeral service Saturday.

The 30-year-old Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was killed on Jan. 13, responding to a domestic violence call in Lakeland Village near Lake Elsinore. On that day, Riverside County officials said 42-year-old Jesse Navarro shot Calhoun. Navarro was then shot by a second deputy who arrived on the scene. Navarro was taken to the hospital in critical condition and taken into custody.

“Our law enforcement family did not have time to process or come to grips with the loss of Isaiah [Cordero], when we were forced to deal with the unthinkable,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said at the service Saturday.

Bianco told FOX 11 that Calhoun joined the department in February 2022 after serving with the San Diego Police Department for two years. Saturday, Bianco reflected on asking Calhoun why he wanted to join the Riverside County Department and leave the San Diego Police.

“He responded that his commute was too long and he wanted to spend that time with his family,” Bianco said. “With that answer, I knew we had hired a good one.”

Calhoun was a father of two, with a third child on the way. His pregnant wife did not speak at Saturday’s ceremony, but did issue a statement on Facebook the night before, saying that Calhoun always made sure his children, “knew how much you loved them. I know that the love you have shown them will sustain them through this life.”

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. – Funeral services were held Friday for a beloved Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot and killed during a traffic stop while on duty in Jurupa Valley late last month.

Deputy Isaiah Cordero’s patrol motorcycle was displayed in front of the doors at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church in Riverside where loved ones gathered to remember his life and legacy. A memorial featuring pictures of Cordero aligned outside the church honoring a dear son, brother, friend, and boyfriend.

Among those who gave powerful speeches were his mother, Sheriff Chad Bianco and his best friend and colleague, Deputy Kenneth Shinn.

FOX 11’s Gigi Graciette reported law enforcement officers from multiple agencies locally and nationwide, including the New York Police Department, arrived prior to the service to honor him.

We are Christians, wrong is wrong
no man should not be allowed a fair fight ,
innocentblood should NEVER be shed
a coward shot a good deputy
at least the bad man murderer was properly handled eye for eye!
Sorry for your loss deputy God Bless you Isaiah Cordero.
Thank you for your brave service !

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California deputy shot, killed by man with ‘extensive criminal history’ during traffic stop: sheriff

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaiah Cordero
was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop in Jurupa Valley, California

A California sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Thursday afternoon during a traffic stop, which led to a massive manhunt for the suspect and resulted in him being fatally shot by authorities.

In a news conference Thursday night, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco confirmed Deputy Isaiah Cordero was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley. He said the department is “deeply heartbroken” over the loss.

“He certainly embodied our motto of service before self,” Bianco said of the 32-year-old deputy, who was hired by Riverside County as a correctional deputy in May 2014.Bianco said Cordero began the 204 Basic Academy in February 2018 and was promoted to a sworn deputy sheriff upon completion of the program. He graduated from Motor School in September and had only been working as a motorcycle deputy, a highly coveted job on the force, for about three months when he was killed.

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy Isaiah Cordero was identified by the police union as the deputy shot and killed Thursday. (Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)

The Riverside Sheriff’s Association initially identified Cordero as the fallen deputy earlier in the evening and issued the following statement on his death:

“We are devastated by the grief of losing Deputy Isaiah Cordero, a deputy who was a ray of sunshine in the Riverside Sheriff’s Department, a person who was dedicated to protecting others. Once again, we face a tragic reminder of the selflessness and unwavering courage required of peace officers and their families.

“Deputy Cordero put on his uniform daily to make a difference in his community and keep families safe,” the statement continued. “Deputy Cordero’s death leaves a tremendous hole in the hearts of so many people who had the chance to know him personally. Today, Deputy Cordero made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty — a debt that can never be repaid. We must honor his memory and life of public service through our words and actions. Our heart goes out to his family, friends, and fellow deputies through this difficult time.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom also released a statement Thursday night on Cordero’s line-of-duty death:

“Jennifer and I extend our deepest sympathies to Deputy Isaiah Cordero’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. He served his community selflessly, and with dedication and courage. We owe him our respect, gratitude, and will remember his sacrifice.”

Bianco said a community member witnessed the shooting, called 911, and stayed with Cordero until paramedics arrived at the scene.

Authorities at the scene Thursday where a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed. The suspect was shot and killed by authorities a short time later.   (KTTV)

During the conference, Bianco said McKay had an extensive criminal history in California dating back over 22 years.

Bianco said a massive manhunt for McKay came to an end fairly quickly when he was located driving in San Bernardino County. McKay led authorities on a pursuit back into Riverside County where a spike strip was deployed, damaging both of his rear tires. He continued driving until his vehicle became disabled then began shooting at deputies who returned fire and killed him.

Prior to shooting Cordero, McKay was most recently pursued by California authorities in March 2021 in connection with a felony kidnapping warrant. McKay was arrested after stabbing California Highway Patrol K-9 Sam, who took him down after his car was disabled by a spike strip, and he tried to flee on foot. The K-9 survived the attack.

Bianco said McKay was convicted of his third strike in November 2021 in connection with the above incident and should have been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Before sentencing, the judge lowered McKay’s bail, which resulted in him being released.

He was then arrested for failure to appear at sentencing, where the same judge allowed for him to be released again, according to Bianco.

“We would not be here today if the judge had done her job,” Bianco said.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks to media outlets following the line-of-duty death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)

The sheriff would not name the judge, but said she is a San Bernardino County judge.

Remembering Isaiah Cordero: Slain deputy laid to rest Friday

A large group of law enforcement members was seen outside the Riverside Community Hospital where the deputy died.

Cordero is the first Riverside County deputy killed in the line of duty in over 10 years, according to the sheriff, who added that there are approximately 4,000 employees.