Roll of Honor
Incident
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 suspiciously and approached him in their vehicle. When they exited their vehicle and 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 hit 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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, 3-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Espinoza gave the San Francisco Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Francisco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Espinoza.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At San Francisco Police Department, 66 of 106 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Isaac Anthony Espinoza's cause is highlighted.
How Isaac Anthony Espinoza Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Isaac Anthony Espinoza is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Isaac Anthony Espinoza was killed by rifle; ak-47.
Incident Location
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