A 44-year-old suspect, William Shea McKay, has been arrested in the connection of Riverside County Deputy Isaiah Cordero killing on Thursday afternoon
For those who are unfamiliar with the situation, let us tell you, a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon at a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley.
The deputy was reportedly killed after a high-speed chase across multiple freeways which ended up killing the deputies in a shootout.
Who Is William Shea McKay Of San Bernardino County Who Killed Deputy Isaiah Cordero, His Age, Photo, Jail Term
Lors d'un controle routier en Californie un Sheriff Adjoint et Député Isaiah Cordero a etait assassiné froidement par un individu lourdement armé du nom William Shea Mckay dans le comté de Riverside , une course poursuite c'est suivie avec 30 voitures de police pour le stoppé net pic.twitter.com/uTMZyz4OW0
— Micha (@Michamontana281) December 30, 2022
Who was William Shea McKay?
For those who are unfamiliar, let us tell you, William resides in San Bernardino County. He shot 32-year-old deputy Isaiah Cordero multiple times when the deputy tried to approach his vehicle during a traffic stop near 3900 block of Golden West Avenue.
With heavy hearts, we announce the devastating death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero, who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon. Our Department would like thank the community and our allied agencies for the outpouring show of support during this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/69ijtQsf1f
— Riverside County Sheriff (@RSO) December 30, 2022
A witness who observed the entire situation, called 911 while McKay fled the scene in a pickup truck. It resulted in a massive manhunt which spanned 2 counties.
Soon enough authorities identified the suspect and issued a mass alert to the neighboring law enforcement officers. Soon afterwards a desperate search inquiry went unerwats and located the suspect.
Followed by it a chase ensued which finally came to an end in Norco. Earlier, in a statement, Riverside County Sheriff, Chad Bianco expressed in a press conference that the suspect who fired at the officer, was hit by a gunfire and succumbed to injuries at the scene.
In the meantime, the deputy Isaiah was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he eventually declared dead.
As per the statement given by authorities, McKay had an “extensive criminal history.” Previously he was involved in kidnapping, robbery and multiple assualts.
RIP to Riverside County Deputy Isaiah Cordero. This should have never happened. Do your job judge! Unacceptable! pic.twitter.com/iW2KqU302E
— Jim Bettencourt (@jimb16149) December 30, 2022
McKay was also involved in a stabbing of a California Highway Patrol K-9. During the conversation with Los Angeles Times, Sheriff, Chad stated that, “This terrible tragedy should have been prevented by the legal system, McKay has an extensive, violent past and was convicted of his third strike in November of 2021.”
He further added that, “Instead of sentencing him to 25 years to life, which should have happened, the judge lowered his bail, allowing him to be released.”
As of now it’s still unclear why the deputy had pulled over McKay. The investigators are still looking and reviewing the footage from the deputy’s body camera.
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Isaiah Cordero. May his departed soul rest in peace!
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