On March 15, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Samuel Aispuro was ambushed and shot in the back in West Covina. The bullet narrowly missed his protective vest, and he was able to radio for help, triggering a manhunt. California Highway Patrol officers arrested Raymundo Duran, 47, on Monday at a San Onofre inspection point on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a loaded firearm. Duran was charged with attempted first-degree murder on a police officer, assault on a police officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and the special allegation of intentional use of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He has a prior strike against him and faces life in prison if convicted. Duran is a documented gang member with a violent criminal history, including murder and evading police. Despite his extensive criminal record, he was out of prison and arrested again for driving under the influence just months before the shooting.
