He shot a policeman to steal his motorcycle, but was shot | the Chronicle

Police in the US city of Fremont, California this week released shocking images of a shooting between an officer and a man wanted for attempted murder.

The incident took place on March 24, around noon, after the start of a police chase. The agent Brian burch was conducting roadside checks on his motorcycle when alerted to the presence of a stolen vehicle in the area.

Joshua James Gloria, The 34-year-old was driving the car, which he allegedly stole and used in another armed robbery in San Francisco just days ago.

Burch identified the car, followed it to a mall parking lot, and ordered the driver to stop. However, the suspect continued his journey until he reached the edge of a freeway, where he got out of the vehicle and started shooting.

In the agent’s body camera footage, you can see how he abandons his motorcycle to run by the side of the road. At this moment, Gloria attempted to steal the police vehicle, but Burch activated a pistol and fired several shots at the criminal. trying to flee on foot.

A few minutes later, Gloria He was pronounced dead, while the policeman was unharmed. After the shooting, it was learned that the San José Police Department had already issued an arrest warrant for the suspect for attempted murder in an illegal gambling hall, local media reported.

The video of the pursuit