Overview
- Cesar Hernandez, a convicted murderer, escaped from California Department of Corrections custody on December 2, 2024, during a prison transport.
- Hernandez is accused of fatally shooting Mexican police commander Abigail Esparza Reyes during a shootout in Tijuana on April 9, 2025.
- The fallen officer, a member of the elite 'Gringo Hunters' unit, was attempting to apprehend Hernandez when the incident occurred.
- Authorities have released a $35,000 reward for information leading to Hernandez’s capture and continue cross-border cooperation to locate him.
- The case highlights vulnerabilities in prisoner transport protocols and the risks faced by law enforcement pursuing dangerous fugitives.