December 4, 2021 - SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis on Friday night issued the following statement regarding the death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Detective Armando Cantu:

“We are heartbroken to learn of the loss of Detective Armando Cantu. We send our deepest condolences to Detective Cantu’s family and friends, as well as those who served alongside him. Let us honor his service and never forget his dedication to protecting his community and our country.”

Detective Cantu, 43, passed away on November 18, 2021, from a work-related illness.

Detective Cantu was a 14-year veteran of the Department and was assigned to the Narcotics Division. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Detective Cantu is survived by his wife and an 8-year-old son.

In honor of Detective Cantu, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
Source: Office of the Governor

Per San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office:

We are very sad to announce the In the Line of Duty Death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Detective Armando Cantu. He passed away on November 18, 2021, from a work-related illness.

Detective Cantu was a 14-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department. He was assigned to several stations throughout his career and was most recently assigned to the Narcotics Division.

Prior to joining the Sheriff’s Department, Detective Cantu served in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his loving family, and many friends at the Sheriff’s Department.

Please keep Detective Armando Cantu and his family in your thoughts and prayers