![]() A pursuit ensued” and the suspect was killed. fled but was observed by an off-duty officer who communicated his location. He was shot and murdered on a traffic stop. A copy obtained by The Times reads: “Our fallen hero just graduated from motor school a few months ago. Riverside County deputies sent a message among their ranks. flag that hung off a fire department ladder truck. A procession of sheriff’s cruisers escorted Cordero’s body to the county coroner’s bureau, passing under a large U.S. ![]() Our heart goes out to his family, friends, and fellow deputies through this difficult time.”ĭeputies wheeled his coffin past ranks of saluting law enforcement officials and into a hearse outside the hospital. “Today, made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty - a debt that can never be repaid. ![]() “Deputy Cordero’s death leaves a tremendous hole in the hearts of so many people who had the chance to know him personally,” the Riverside Sheriffs’ Assn. The union that represents the department’s deputies said in a statement Thursday night that Cordero was “a ray of sunshine” and dedicated to protecting others. After the verdicts, including his acquittal on kidnapping charges, Hutson reduced his bail to $500,000. McKay’s original bail was set at $950,000 in June 2021, court records show. Another judge conducted a custody status hearing Oct. Hutson delayed sentencing at least two times after a motion was entered for a new trial. He was also found to be a felon who had serious prior convictions.Īfter his conviction, McKay’s lawyers sought to strike one of his prior strikes, the records show. In that case, McKay was found not guilty of kidnapping and kidnapping to commit robbery or rape. Evidence included zip ties, duct tape, an ax and gang paraphernalia, according to a court filing. 8, 2021, of false imprisonment, evading a peace officer, criminal threats likely to result in death or great bodily injury and receiving stolen property. McKay was arrested again for failing to appear at his sentencing “and additional criminal charges,” but he was released by the same judge, Bianco said.Ī Times review of San Bernardino County court records showed that McKay was convicted Nov. “Instead of sentencing him to 25 years to life, which should have happened, the judge lowered his bail, allowing him to be released,” Bianco said. That case involved kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon, the sheriff said.
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