San Bernardino Sheriff’s detective passed away from ‘work-related illness’

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is remembering the loss of one of their own this week.

“Detective Armando Cantu passed away on November 18, 2021, from a work-related illness,” the Sheriff’s Department posted on its Facebook page Monday.

No further details regarding the illness were provided but the post stated that Cantu was a 14-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department who had also served in the United States Marine Corps.

Detective Armando Cantu
Detective Armando Cantu is seen in an image posted to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page.

Cantu is survived by his wife and son.

“Please take a moment today to remember Detective Armando Cantu, who made the ultimate sacrifice,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

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