Gun Pulled On Officer Sparks Shootout With Assault Suspect

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San Leandro, California — On Sunday, February 16, 2025, around 8:30 p.m., San Leandro Police Department officers responded to a report of a vehicular assault that occurred in the 15000 block of Hesperian boulevard in San Leandro. The 911 caller said that a man, later identified as 40-years-old Reynaldo Faredy Melendezespinoz, intentionally rammed his car in a shopping center parking lot. Officers responded to the 911 call and began an investigation. Just after 8:50 P.M., Officer Blake Staniford located Melendezespinoz's pickup truck near the area of 164th Avenue and East 14th Street.

A traffic stop was initiated, and Melendezespinoz then pulled over. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to roll his window down, but he did not comply and exited his vehicle. Officer Staniford gave melendezespinoz multiple commands to "Stop" as he walked toward the officer. Officer Staniford was initially armed with a taser and warned Melendezespinoz the taser would be used if he did not comply. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to get in the car. Melendezespinoz then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at officer Staniford, and retreated to the front of his pickup truck, where he took cover. Officer Staniford discharged his service weapon. Melendezespinoz fired multiple rounds at officer Staniford and additional officers who had arrived on scene.

Melendezespinoz threw his gun which landed on officer May's vehicle, then walked from behind his pickup truck with his hands up. Officers gave Melendezespinoz multiple command to get on the ground, but he didn't comply. An officer fired less-lethal bean bag rounds, striking Melendezespinoz. He then complied and got on the ground. He was then taken into custody without further incident. Neither Melendezespinoz nor any officers were injured in the incident. Melendezespinoz's discarded handgun had no remaining rounds in the magazine.

Melendezespinoz was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office with the following:
• Attempted murder (3 counts).
• Felonious Assault on a peace officer (3 counts).
• Felon in possession of a firearm (1 count).
• Assault with a deadly weapon (2 counts).
• Child endangerment (3 counts)
• Unlawful firearm activity (1 count).

The 13 felony charges include numerous enhancements based on Melendezespinoz's usage of a firearm and previous criminal history.

The 3 officers involved shooting are:
• Officer Blake Staniford – 3 years' experience as an officer.
• Officer Austin Lovel – 2 years' experience as an officer.
• Officer Quinton May – 3.5 years' experience as an officer.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - 911 Call
1:00 - Dashcam Footage
3:28 - Bodycam Footage
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