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BRIEF: Cal State Student Killed in Fontana Police Shooting
[June 19, 2011]

BRIEF: Cal State Student Killed in Fontana Police Shooting


FONTANA, Jun 18, 2011 (KTLA-TV - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A man has been killed in an officer-involved shooting in Fontana this morning.

According to Fontana Police, officers tried to stop Jonathan Ordonez, 27, for a vehicle code violation around 2:25 a.m. when he threatened officers with a knife.

Reports then claim that Ordonez jumped back inside his vehicle and led police on a short pursuit at speeds up to 90 miles per hour.

He then came to a stop on the 8100 block of Catawba Avenue and allegedly tried to use his vehicle as a weapon against officers. Police opened fire and struck Ordonez, killing him instantly.

Witnesses said as many as 30 shots were fired.



Family members said he has a history with depression. He was a student at California State University in San Bernardino and was set to graduate next week.

An investigation is currently underway.


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