What? wrote on Dec 23, 2007 3:28 PM:A five minute one mile chase? Sounds like another fact reported that might need a correction.

Theotis wrote on Dec 23, 2007 3:39 PM:So this is what passes for justice in Oceanside...

There. wrote on Dec 23, 2007 4:05 PM:Is no time for Justice in O'side. There is only time and money for prevention.

Wayne wrote on Dec 23, 2007 4:43 PM:These officers acted accordingly and they were able to go home to their families.

Skip wrote on Dec 23, 2007 4:50 PM:What part of, "STOP! POLICE!" do you not understand? Was there a translation problem? A convicted felon, with a gun, and on a parole violation, knew exactly what he was doing. r/ Skip

- wrote on Dec 23, 2007 5:04 PM:it doesn't say any where that he aimed and shot at opd if he really did have a gun on him. i don't understand why opd shot & killed him. i understand opd need to do their job but they should've done a better job than to shoot & kill. nobody deserves to die. there should've been a better way to handle this situation.

What? wrote on Dec 23, 2007 5:10 PM:So let the crooks go if they run? How many people get pulled over everyday and don't get shot? How many flee, get chased down and caught and don't get shot? How many parolees get taken back into custody without getting shot?

slappy wrote on Dec 23, 2007 5:13 PM:So this is what passes for justice in Oceanside... No this is what happens when a violent parolee armed and dangerous chooses to disobey and fight with law enforcement officers.

wayne wrote on Dec 23, 2007 7:02 PM:OPD did the right thing. You cannot expect anyone to give the benefit to someone that is fleeing and is threatening with a weapon. This is not the movies and it is not TV. It is the real world and OPD has to put up with this kind of stuff far to often. I hope someone learns from the error of Mr. Del Rio and does not think running from the law is the way to go.

A friend wrote on Dec 23, 2007 7:30 PM:Yes, he is survived by his wife but, he is also survived by his children who will not have their Dad for Christmas. This is so sad. He had a warrant but looks to me like he never even showed his weapon just said he had one. Maybe a stun gun would have been better in this situation. I will say a prayer for my friend and her children.

Wife wrote on Dec 23, 2007 7:30 PM:I happen to be a wife of an OPD officer, and it just sickens me when I hear of all the complaints you people have. Yeah sure someone didn't need to die, but I personally would rather the bad guy die than my husband. I know that OPD officers work extremely hard and are good at what they do. You people just don't have a clue. You all need to stop the complaining and realize the officer just did his job to ensure safety in his city. Oh, and you should all stop watching and comparing the life of a cop to what you see on TV. If you feel that strongly about OPD not doing their job, maybe-just-maybe you should become an officer and really see what the job is like. I hear of the stories, see the daily stress, and know that I am thankful for every officer out there. And all you ... complainers should either be brave enough to put the uniform on or, shut up and let the officers do their job.

To blank wrote on Dec 23, 2007 7:47 PM:"No one deserves to die" Wrong, wrong, wrong. There are a lot of bad people in this world. Some people do deserve to die as a result of decisions that they alone make. It is sad but we do not live in a utopia.

willie wrote on Dec 23, 2007 7:59 PM:How can people who were not witnesses to the killing have such strong opinions? Could it be that many of you don't care about the facts, and blindly follow your prejudices?

MAC wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:11 PM:GOOD BY and great job by the OPD. I feel safer.

I'm sorry but... wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:12 PM:If I was a cop faced with the same situation, the other person is going down. To those who say "why did the police kill that guy", I say because they HAD to. Like "Wife" said, maybe you should become a police officer. Oh...Not interested eh? I thought so. May god have mercy on that criminals soul and may god protect our police so they can protect us. Amen.

Craig wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:13 PM:God bless the OPD. Thanks for a job well done.

to all the ones complaining wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:18 PM:WE are hiring, applications can be obtained at city hall. Please come one and all, I would love to have enough cops on the streets every night so we can all prevent crime from occuring instead of just responding to the crimes committed. I can only assume the most stressful situation most of you have been in is "whether or not that light is going to change to red before I make it through"...that will all change once you are hired and a work about two weeks on morning watch.

to a friend wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:21 PM:Yes its a shame that his kids are now without their father, but he made that decision, the decision to be on the wrong side of the law and run. as far as using a taser, i believe it was used and was unsuccessful, however a PAL tells me he has a gun and will use it, im going to beat him to the punch. To A Wife, Thank You, the only problem with all of the nay-sayers is that they most likely wouldn't qualify to be an officer, so all they can do is sit on their a** and criticize the real cops. Either that or they are scared. TALK IS CHEAP.

To WIFE wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:26 PM:Do not get upset about what gets posted on here. All of the "anti-police" talk in regards to this story is just IGNORANCE. These people think they know what they are talking about when in reality, they DONT. 99% of the time I dont read these because of the absolute IGNORANCE of the people that post on here. These critics are the same people protected by the blanket of safety our officers provide over them. What they dont know is ANY officer would risk and / or give their life for the say people who criticize their decisions. But they dont think that way unfortunately. GODBLESS the officers and their families. THANK YOU OPD for the WONDERFUL job you do keeping us and the "critics" safe!

Little do you know wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:33 PM:This all took place in a neighborhood where the suspect was going up and down neighborhood streets at a high rate of speed trying to elude the police. He drove past homes and traffic at 6:30 pm he could have killed an innocent bystander all because he didn't adhear to the intial police lights and sirens. He was on parole, he had a gun, he did not want to be taken back to prison. I'm sorry it turned out the way it did, but OPD was doing their job to protect this city! It's very unfortunate it ended the way it did, IF only he would have pulled over to begin with. My condolences to his wife and children especially during this time of year. God Bless You all those involved.

Oceanside Local wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:38 PM:I offer my deepest respect to Siaki's wife, boys, Mother, sister's, brother's and all his family! I know Siaki will be missed by many... It's a double bladed issue... I know Siaki is good person and great father BUT OPD is here to PROTECT OCEANSIDE TOO!! There is NO reason to blame OPD for protecting themselves as ANYONE WOULD do the same if a known parolee threatens you with a gun! My family and I will pray for ALL involved!!!

What the... wrote on Dec 23, 2007 8:42 PM:Are you kidding me? So lets wait for [him] to pull a gun to make sure he is serios. Oh, and then lets wait for him to fire a round off to make sure it's a real gun. Get real, walk in these cops shoes and tell me what you would do. Sit back and judge if you will, but in my book these guys are heros. I'd like to see what you would do in this situation. It is unfortunate that this happened, but it is fortunate that these hero's get to go home to their families... Unlike their co-worker just one year ago.

To Blank wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:04 PM:To Recap, if Del Rio would have stopped when they tried to pull him over he would have went to jail, case closed. Del Rio decided to run, put the lives of others in danger and threatened to shoot the police officers, yes I can see where it was OPD's fault........next time think before you post.

HARRY wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:11 PM:TO WIFE,I DONT WANT THE STRESS AND EMOTIONS YOU MUST GO THROUGH TO GO UNNOTICED.THANK YOU

Cousin wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:28 PM:I'm the cousin of the guy and I know him. He wouldn't try to harm the police. He would give him self up and go back. He had two kids. Just picture how his kids must feel. Especially a day before X-mas eve. I know the police were doing there job but sometimes they take things WAY too far.

Wife wrote on Dec 23, 2007 9:35 PM:Oh don't worry I am not upset-it is just ignorance that post. And often times it is juse ignorance that responds. I am like you and really never respond to these post or read them.

Jodi wrote on Dec 23, 2007 10:12 PM:thanks to OPD for a job well done.. Oceansdie is a bit safer to night.. also to WIFE THANK YOU for standing by your OPD husband

OBSERVER wrote on Dec 23, 2007 10:18 PM:AS THE FORMER WIFE OF AN OFFICER (AND MOTHER OF ONE NOW) I AM GREATFUL TO SEE THE OFFICERS WENT HOME AND NO WIFE OR MOM IS WAITING FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR A FALLEN HERO ... CUDOS TO THE LIVING STANDING HEROS ... THANK YOU GOD BLESS

To Cousin wrote on Dec 24, 2007 1:08 AM:Do you know about your cousin's criminal history. ... If his record is released we will all see the truth.

Leave it to Skip ..... wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:40 AM:"Skip wrote on Dec 23, 2007 4:50 PM: " What part of, "STOP! POLICE!" do you not understand? Was there a translation problem? A convicted felon, with a gun, and on a parole violation, knew exactly what he was doing. r/ Skip" As always making this about race. What is wrong with you?

Come on "Cousin" wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:40 AM:"Cousin," if he REALLY would have given himself up and gone back to jail as you claim...why did he run, why did he fight, and why would he have a loaded handgun on him? The fact that he ran only leads me to believe that he knew he was wanted. If he knew he was wanted and he was willing to go back to jail, why didn't he turn himself in before Saturday night? Hmmmm

Yanks wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:54 AM:One day after a candle light vigil was held only a few miles away for an Office who, unfortunaltly, did not get the jump on his assailant. Another OPD officer gets gunned down only a few years before that. OPD WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN! Cousin, I think the officers took it just far enough, ...

is anybody reading this story? wrote on Dec 24, 2007 5:42 AM:it didn't say ONCE that he pulled it out on the police officers. In fact, it states CLEARLY that the gun was LATER found on the suspect by an unknown officer. So where does it beacome was NECESSARY SHOOTING??? I understand necessary force, but not shooting the guy. He may have had convictions and an ugly past, but he didn't pull a gun out on them...

Agree with Wife wrote on Dec 24, 2007 5:50 AM:As a wife for a different agency, I can totally relate. Everyday is a treasure when our husbands come home from work and not many understand. But to Oceanside Local, you all make this person who made the wrong desicions in life out to be some great father, son and brother? Question the actions of a police officer upholding the law? What happened to the day when people didn't yell at a police officer for pulling them over for a traffic violation or question their ability to do their job. I don't get it!

peace lover wrote on Dec 24, 2007 6:00 AM:Sorry the guy is dead. I pray for his soul. I also pray for the three cops who were doing what we pay them to do--apprehend felons and stop crooks. What kind of world do you gripers live in? Without these brave cops on the streets you would all be running around with your guns terrorizing all the law-abiding citizens. Siaki was s "nice guy?" Right. And I'm Donald Duck. He was armed, dangerous and resisting arrest and creating a potentially fatal situation by running. It was fatal, for him.

blm wrote on Dec 24, 2007 6:32 AM:moral of the story is don't go Christmas shopping with a gun and then struggle with the police...

To Peace Lover wrote on Dec 24, 2007 7:12 AM:People carry guns to protect themselves. You don't know the guy so don't judge him. He might've been armed but he knew damn well to not use in on the police. You all talk down on people who are defending Del Rio and calling us ignorant. We're just speaking how we feel just like how you all are speaking how you feel. If we're ignorant, then you all are prejudice. There are worst people out there that deserve to die like murderers, rapist, child molestors, etc. Del Rio just ran from the cops! He deserved to be arrested and taken back to prison. He didn't deserve to die!

Randy wrote on Dec 24, 2007 7:48 AM:Being a Police Officer in the line of duty is, like war, hell. It is easy to armchair quarterback with 20/20 hindsight. But until you walk a mile in their shoes, give them the benefit of the doubt.

Karl wrote on Dec 24, 2007 7:50 AM:To " to peace Lover". "He might've been armed but he knew damn well to not use in on the police". How do you know that? Where you there? Parolees are not supposed to be carrying guns peroiod. He's the one that put himself in that position.

I agree wrote on Dec 24, 2007 7:50 AM:They should've captured him and taken him back to prison. Nobody deserves to lose a loved one. I could see if the guy killed someone or if he was trying to shoot at the cops but he didn't. My heart goes out to the family. No offense to OPD but the guy shouldn't be dead...I guess it's too late though.

To Karl wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:03 AM:I don't know if you read the 1st article but it didn't state any where that he shot at the cops. That's how I know. ... Ya, he did put himself in that position but he didn't deserve to die! I'm glad nothing happened to any of the officers. I have nothing against OPD but Del Rio's family shouldn't have lost him. There should've been a better way to handle this matter besides killing him. So sorry to the Del Rio family that your holidays aren't so happy.

concerned wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:10 AM:ok, let me see if i understand, he's wanted for Parole violation, ... he led police on a high speed chase, he ran, fought with police, had a loaded firearm..yes my heart goes to his family, but he put himself in that position, not the police...lets see if NCTimes prints this!!!

We don't shoot to kill wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:14 AM:There are those that monday morning quarterback everything, fine go ahead. But we, the front line officers fighting criminal activity to provide you the ability to keep running your mouths on nothing you know about, gladly go out and do the job. I did it for free as a reserve officer, same job no pay or benefits... When officers shoot they beleive their lives are in danger. Officers shoot to stop the action of the suspect, not to kill. Death is a "by-product" of being shot. Additionally, the investgiation conducted by departments are reviewed by a special section within the District's Attorney's office... I know, you are now going to complain about my "by-product" of being shot comment, ENJOY.

To all the anti-police posters wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:22 AM:Here you are blaming the officers and the department because someone did not deserve to die. How many times do we see articles here where a Drunk Driver, foster parent, babysitter, and whoever kills someone but virtually no comments are made. Are those deaths less tragic than this one that you fail to comment on them? Is that innocent child not worthy of your comments? How about the four who died last week on SR 76 because of a [suspected] drunk driver? Please, this guy was a convicted felon and had a loaded handgun. ... and yes, it is a tragedy for children not to have a parent for the holidays, ask all the military families who do not have their loved one. The same one you failed to comment on previously.

To All Whiners wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:22 AM:All departments are hiring, OPD, SDSD, OCSD, LASD, LAPD, SDPD etc etc, instead of whining about what you know nothing about, become a cop. It is not one of the most dangerous jobs, but it IS one of the most violent. In a split second someone they don't know will try to kill them. To fellow wives of officers, you know the public knows nothing of this world, just love your men when them come home safe!By the way, if he was such a good person, husband and dad (gasp) he wouldn't have been in this predicamnet in the first place. ...

K.A.L. wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:38 AM:"Sgt. Leonard Mata said Del Rio carried a loaded handgun at the time of the shooting that was later found in his clothes; Mata could not say Sunday night who found the gun." Oh I guess we will never know who found the gun? Was it loaded when it was found? Was Del Rio wearing the clothes where the gun was found, or was the gun in his car with the clothes? Too many unanswered questions for me to make a decision on this matter. It would probably do all of you some good to go finish your Christmas shopping and wait for all the facts to be released, hopefully that will happen then start the trial of the dead Siaki Ramon Del Rio. Oh sorry about that I guess the trial is over and he was found guilty and sentenced to death. ... Lets wait and see what happens probably the usual stuff but hopefully one day justice will be served even if one has a criminal record we still have our Constitutional rights!!!!!

To Leave it to Skip ..... wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:38 AM:Really ? Which part of my post was "Racist" ? The story never identified the race of the suspect.

Too bad wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:39 AM:There's a right and a wrong in a situation and based on the views from different people on here, there's a right and a wrong in this matter. It was right for OPD to defend themselves but it was wrong to kill the guy. There were 3 officers against 1 parolee. There were rounds of gunfire and none of them were from Del Rio. hmmmmm...i see something wrong w/ this picture.

Something to think about wrote on Dec 24, 2007 8:50 AM:Whatever happened to apprehending suspects who resist with a stun gun? There was no need for this man to die. No I?m not on this guys side, but people panic when they know they are in the wrong, we are human and we make mistakes, and a lot of them. The OPD officers may have did their job right all the way up to shooting, but don?t start putting the suspect criminal background up like that was suppose to justify and build a picture he was violent and dangerous, that makes it sound like your trying to cover something up. The story said he wrestled with officers, so you mean to tell me through the whole wrestling scene they didn?t find a gun at that time and all he said I have one and he was going to use it? So the OPD officers felt that as a threat ...? Just something to think about

To Skip wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:04 AM:Settle down Skippy I mean Sparky I can not find a comment where you were called a racist. You are right though the story never identified the race of the suspect, but you asked the question in your comment "Was there a translation problem?" Maybe that is why the post from leave it to Skip. Did you mean to imply the guy could not understand or speak english?

To the officer wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:06 AM:Of course you guys are out there to protect the people and we're thankful for all you have done but this guy shouldn't have died. I'm sure you guys are trained to capture a criminal w/ out killing him, right? ... Ya, he was a criminal and was armed but he didn't use it against the officers. There were more than just 1 officer and I'm sure they could've all just wrestled him down to the ground and take him to jail. It shouldn't have gone that far.

From a Cop wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:07 AM:To all of the critics...Three cops fighting a wanted parolee does not equal an easy arrest. I have fought parolees and I have the scars to prove it. I have a question that does not require experience on the street dealing with violence or weapons. If you were in a fight with a known, wanted criminal, and he said he had a gun and wanted to shoot you, how many of you would just sit there and wait to see if it was true? Please raise your hands. Now how many of you would wait for him to shoot you to see if it was a real gun or he just wanted to scare you? All of you can put your hands down now because you would be lying dead in the street. Where is your common sense? If you are a wanted criminal who I already believe to be armed and dangerous, and you say you actually do have a gun and threaten my life, I am going to shoot you, that is a no brainer. I feel bad for his children, they should not suffer, but why should my family suffer losing me because I chose to obey the law, uphold it and protect the rest of society?

Something to think about wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:10 AM:I just posted a story and I see what NCTIMES does now, they read your story and put in what they want, this is not was i wrote, they left things out...NCtimes your a joke

Monday morning reader wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:20 AM:Reading this story has started by week off just right. Just wish there were other stories like it printed on Monday mornings that would make one feel good and know that the police are doing their job, effectively.

Good job cops wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:23 AM:Lets rationalize this. ... a parolee, running from the cops, driving in residential developments, fighting with cops and he get shot.....GOOD JOB !! I can hear the boo-hoos for this POOR man who brought his own demise to himself. What if he had killed a child with his bizarre driving?? What if he had shot a cop? Toxicology test will be done (should be an interesting result) and maybe that will explain things a little better. as far a tasering the guy, well then the anti-cops critics would be raising Cain on that too. To wife of a cops, I am one too, stay strong and to all our cops stay safe.

Not Heard wrote on Dec 24, 2007 9:28 AM:To those who think the Officer didn't get hurt, well he did. He sucked it up and kept a really bad guy off the streets. He was threatened and so were the other Officers involved. This guy committed SUICIDE-BY-COP. He knew that he was being sought after for being a parole violator and he gave Officers no chance to take him in. NCT's is choosing not to post all the facts that many have tried to blog here. I agree that NCT edits what they want. It only makes this more news-worthy. If they printed the full truth about many details they have been given, they would not have as many on this blog hitting so hard. This is to all the bloggers that are for OPD!!

Interesting wrote on Dec 24, 2007 10:41 AM:The word seen in post after post on this story is 'should've'. And by an amazing coincidence it's being posted by people who weren't there and/or have never been in a situation like this. What OPD SHOULD'VE done is use the degree of force necessary to overcome the threat. From the limited details that we have, there's no indication that they did anything other than that.

God bless you all- wrote on Dec 24, 2007 10:52 AM:May God bless OPD. Bless the Del Rio family at this time of sorrow when it's supposed to be a happy time w/ family. I pray that no one will have to end their life like this again. I pray that no harm will fall upon OPD. Thank you for OPD and our military soldiers fighting for our freedom. Amen! Please, no more pointing fingers. Merry Christmas to you all.

Cortez wrote on Dec 24, 2007 12:47 PM:It is sad that a man was killed by OPD, but no one has really questioned why he had a gun in the first place. Lets face facts. If he was on probation there is no way "IN HELL" he should have had a gun in the first place, which makes it a felony to carry it. No one just carry's a gun unless they are about to commit a crime or for protection? Why protection?????? hum! Makes you wonder. AGAIN, making it against the law to carry a loaded weapon. The police did what they were suppost to do. "Protect". Not only is it hard for the family that lost a Family member, I am sure that the Officer that shot this man must be besides himself for having to use fatal force and take a life. Everyday these Officers are faced with the unknown. If they are going to be killed or have to kill someone. My prayers to all Police Officer,CHP,and Sheriff Dept.

Thanks for keeping us safe! wrote on Dec 24, 2007 1:33 PM:Way to go OPD!!

Siaki's friend wrote on Dec 24, 2007 2:27 PM:Rest in peace Siaki...I will pray for your wife and kids. You were a good friend to me and will be missed greatly.

A good friend wrote on Dec 24, 2007 3:04 PM:RIP Siaki u will be missed! Our prayers are with ur wife and kids =( No one will ever know exactly what happen that night. ... NO ONE DESERVES TO DIE CRIMINAL OR NOT. Now I'm not taking anyone's side but the fact remains that another life has been taken.

ill miss you wrote on Dec 24, 2007 3:14 PM:siaki was a kind hearted person who I will miss. i wish i could have been there for you when things went wrong. my deepest prayers go out to his wife and children. i know he loved you.

Greg in Oceanside wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:41 PM:To those who thought Siaki was a "nice" guy, that may be your opinion, and that may be the way he was around his closest friends. Hey, even criminals and thugs have to have friends, don't they? But this guy was a total menace to the rest of us and our community, and OPD was doing the job they're paid to do. As for Siaki carrying a gun, wasn't he a felon or on parole? If so, guess what? It is against the law for him to possess a weapon. I'm thoroughly glad one more thug is off our streets and kudos to OPD. Great job!

OPD COP wrote on Dec 24, 2007 4:51 PM:To the Great people of Oceanside, as a Police Officer; I thank you for your support over the years. But to the people that feel the need to complain about how these officer’s responded to a very, very violent action; you make me sick. What went on out there in the street the other night was nothing less than “Combat”. You people have the nerve to ask for help in combating crime in our city, ask more and more of our Officer’s and than you turn around and criticize the manor in which the cops do the job that you asked him/her to do…Sham on you. These men and women are doing a job that none of you would do, putting their very lives on the line for what? I’ll tell you what.. A stranger, that’s right you, your wife, your kid’s, your mom and dad. Don’t cry for us when one of us goes down in the line of duty, don’t show fake sorrow when you see our kid’s crying for the loss of their dad, because some bad guy took his life while he was just doing the job that you ask us to do. We are people too and have the right to protect our lives. What if it were you? what would you do.. OPD Officer's I'm proud of you and I'm proud to work for the good people of this City.

Roberto1 wrote on Dec 24, 2007 7:55 PM:Skips so paranoid that the guy might have spoken spanish...to bad Skip, it reallly didn't matter.

Thanks OPD... wrote on Dec 24, 2007 11:49 PM:...I will sleep better knowing that my town is that much safer. I approve of how you handle anyone who evades and resists. Happy holidays to all who protect me and all of the other LAW ABIDING citizens of oceanside. For those of you who dont like the laws in MY country, leave.

DEEZY WEEZY wrote on Dec 25, 2007 4:48 PM:To his family, There are those of us out there that were NOT considerd SIAKI's homie, we seen him as a TRUE FRIEND & he will be MISSED each and everyday!It may not of seemed like it but he LOVED the fact that out of all the negitivity & turmoil that his life had come across he was blessed with 3 positive things 1-HIS BOYS 2-HIS WIFE & 3-HIS CONFIDANT! To SIAKI himself~ I HOPE UR SOUL WILL FOREVER REST IN PEACE, U WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED! WE LOV U

r.i.p siaki! wrote on Dec 25, 2007 10:47 PM:Siaki you will truly be missed. you were always so good to us! to everyone who keeps watching the news and reading these articles...wait til everything comes out in court. dont believe everything you read or hear...wait til it all comes out in court where it really matters!! the officers are trying to justify why they killed this man...the lord will deal with them ... your memory lives on siaki!

Gary wrote on Dec 25, 2007 10:47 PM:It's too bad the guy had to be shot, he should have been man enough to give up to the police, but instead he fought and left behind a wife and child, right before christmas. The cops did exactly what they were supposed to do and thankfully they got to go home to their families. Was he thinking about his family?

OPD supporter wrote on Dec 26, 2007 5:35 AM:It's very sad anyone had to die- but guess what- you broke the law, you didn't listen, this is what happens. nice people don't evade police. Good fathers don't carry loaded weapons. Sorry another thug was killed and his wife will have to raise his babies, but thank goodness it wasn't one of our officers- we've lost 2, no more please. The police department's charged with keeping our city safe- by whatever means neccesary... maybe all the other thugs in Oside will take this as a warning- OPD means business, act right, get out, or they will find you! OPD- the responsible, family oriented citizens thank you and support you- thanks for keeping my kids safe!

Another OPD Wife wrote on Dec 26, 2007 8:24 AM:Thank you, Brave Hearts. I remember this perp, he was indeed bad news. One more time you laid it on the line for us all; the grateful, the ungrateful, the knowledgeable, the ignorant. One more time, you were willing to take a life to save others...and risk your own in the process. You have my admiration, respect and gratitude. There is...no greater love than this.

To:To the officer 12/24 9:06 wrote on Dec 26, 2007 11:01 AM:Rest your mind. These Officers tried 3 Non-violent methods to stop him. STOP HIM! If your life were actually threatened after all of that WHAT WOULD YOU DO. It's sad that his boys had to go through this, but the Officer is also going THROUGH this. What part of STOP do you not understand? Obviously this CRIMINAL didn't want to STOP!

760 wrote on Dec 26, 2007 12:46 PM:Thank you OPD for protecting us. I'm sure that you all didn't want for this to happen. Everyone knows that you all are risking your lives to protect the people of Oceanside and I, along w/ other fellow Oceansiders are very thankful. So sorry to the Del Rio family for your loss. I was just curious, do you guys happen to work w/ the guy who drives around w/ the video camera? Does he work for OPD? The Gangbuster is what he's known as. I know he means well but I think his work isn't so professional and I think he should be careful ...

esteban wrote on Dec 27, 2007 9:14 AM:Theotis...yes it is. Deal with it.

esteban wrote on Dec 27, 2007 12:18 PM:OPD COP...don't worry, us normal people support you guys. ...

esteban wrote on Dec 28, 2007 8:02 AM:To Something To Think About...please don't go outside, you are too fragile and unrealistic about the world... Happy Christmas.

esteban wrote on Dec 28, 2007 8:45 AM:NCT...nice censoring...er, uh...editing.

To everybody that know what really happened wrote on Dec 28, 2007 4:44 PM:It's not like our three hero's just walked up and shot this man. I dont know about everybody else, but if and officer tell me to stop... I would! But if I had a police dog or two biting me I would do what ever they asked. This guy threatening to kill the officer's hits to close to home for us in public safety in the city especially since the memorial of our fallen brother was just two days before. So don't be so quick to judge. Good Job brothers! You did what you had to. I sure feel alot safer.

It is what it is wrote on Dec 28, 2007 4:48 PM:Just think back to June 2003 when an OPD officer pulled over a parolee WHO had a gun, and WAS'NT afraid to use it!!!!

Nikki wrote on Dec 28, 2007 8:56 PM:Its sad to hear that a classmate is killed in such unresponsible acts by OPD. After reading this story I still find no evidence on why they opened fire. It does not state that Del Rio pulled out his weapon only threatened to use it. Basically OPD is still the same from when I left. R.I.P Siaki

Gary wrote on Dec 29, 2007 8:59 PM:To all Siaki's family and freinds,it's too bad he didn't give up like he should have, he would still be alive. But for you to defend him and think he was nothing less than an angel just proves the fact that LOVE IS BLIND. He was a violent person, did the person he carjacked give any evidence that he/she wanted to be carjacked, NO! Did the people who had their car stolen leave the keys in the car so he could take it NO. Did the people he burglarized leave their front door opened, NO. You see it goes on and on. You do not see him as he really was, the cops used all their resources to try and take him in without having to shoot him. HE AND ONLY HE made his choice not to go back to jail, therby getting shot. I think your kids will grow up in a safer environment without their dad around. Someday you might see real picture.

old friend wrote on Dec 31, 2007 8:14 PM:damn homie my heart breaks for you and yours i just got out of prison and found this out. I loved your life and you were always there for me in the deepest time of need i'll be missing you. everytime i hear our akon song it ill always be me and you homeboy!

nephew wrote on Jan 1, 2008 7:17 PM:i think the police should have not shot they should of just did there job and cuffed him he would never try to hurt anyone...rest in love uncle

john wrote on Jun 6, 2008 12:47 AM:Well I am a police officer in another county. I know that we are taught to use batons ie nighsticks we are taught very well in the academy we are also taught self defense techiques and chokeholds, with three other officers I believe we could have handled the situation a little differently. Many times I have apprehended suspects single handedly who after handcuffing and searching retrieved guns, knives, and other weapons, they are all in custody and I am still serving my community. Sometimes it is just easier to shoot, sometimes we really dont care, sometimes were just tired of it all and sometimes people die, both suspects and officers, Im sorry for those sometimes, and I can talk because I walk a mile in my brothers shoes every day.