Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, April 10, 2004

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 64

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 10, 2004
Weapon Used: Rifle; AK-47
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life imprisonment

Officer Isaac Espinoza was shot and killed as he and his partner investigated a suspicious person on Newhall Street at approximately 2130 hours.

The two officers, who were in plainclothes, observed the man acting in a suspicious manner and approached him in their vehicle. When they called out to the man, he turned around and opened fire with an AK-47 and then fled. Officer Espinoza was struck multiple times and killed. His partner was struck once in the leg and was treated at a local hospital.

The killer was apprehended, convicted of second degree murder, attempted murder and an allegation of knowingly murdering a peace officer, and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences, one without the possibility of parole.


Officer Espinoza had served with the San Francisco Police Department for 8 years, and was assigned to the Bayview Station. He is survived by his wife, 3-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.