Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza

Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza | San Francisco Police Department, California
San Francisco Police Department, California
Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, April 10, 2004

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Isaac Anthony Espinoza

Police Officer Isaac Espinoza was shot and killed as he and his partner investigated a suspicious person in the area of Newhall Street and Newcomb Avenue at approximately 9:30 pm.

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 knowingly murdering a peace officer. He was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences, one without the possibility of parole.

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

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge 64

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; AK-47
  • Offender Sentenced to life

plainclothes, suspicious person

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Good Morning - My name is John Marian. After becoming a technician in the Coast Guard and Raytheon, I was hired by the City and County of San Francisco as a public safety radio tech (1999-2024).

I reflect often about Isaac's life and pray for him and healing for Renata, daughter, the Espinoza family and my friends at the SFPD. Jesus, our Lord and Savior is the source of all healing and I know his loving embrace will envelop, strengthen, and bless you.

I had a chance meeting with Isaac at the then CCSF Radio Shop (901 Rankin St) about a week or so before he was murdered. My friend Gene, a portable tech at the shop introduced Isaac to me after I had just returned from a day in the field. I shook his hand and Isaac went on to thank me and the whole radio shop team for our efforts in supporting SFPD. I instantly liked him and could feel his genuine nature and sincerity. I was struck by his kindness. I thought to myself, "What a nice young man", "What a great guy", I wish there were more people in the world like him. Gene explained to me that Isaac worked in the Bayview and that he was a family man and a great guy.

My chance meeting with Isaac forever changed me and my commitment to Public Safety Law enforcement. As I have learned in life, with God, nothing happens by chance.

May God continue to Bless you and keep you and that Our Lord will grant you every Grace and Blessing.

The Marian Family

John Marian
City and County of San Francisco Radio Shop

July 26, 2024

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