Freeway Shooting Incident
Officer-Involved Shooting Ends 210 Freeway Pursuit in Covina After Tow Truck Driver Assault
Key Points
Authorities spotted a white vehicle linked to the freeway assault traveling westbound on the 210 and exiting at Grand Avenue in Glendora before the pursuit continued into Covina.
Early descriptions of the tow truck driver's injuries varied, with some reports citing a gunshot wound and others noting major facial injuries as investigators collected details.
A gun was recovered in the gas station parking lot near the suspect's car after the confrontation at the Covina gas station (Fuel Club) on Arrow Highway near North Citrus Avenue.
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway near Grand Avenue were shut down under a SigAlert, causing broad traffic delays across Glendora, Azusa and Covina while investigators continued.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a fatal shooting at a Covina gas station early Friday, leaving the suspect dead and a tow truck driver hospitalized in critical condition. Fox LA reported the confrontation as a fatal officer-involved shooting, capping a chaotic sequence that began on the 210 Freeway in the San Gabriel Valley.
The suspect, shot by CHP officers at the Fuel Club gas station on Arrow Highway near North Citrus Avenue, later died at a hospital, according to MyNewsLA. The tow truck driver suffered a gunshot wound and remained in critical condition as investigators worked the scene.
Tow Truck Driver Assaulted on 210 Freeway Shoulder
The incident began when a tow truck driver was assaulted on the shoulder of the eastbound 210 Freeway. Authorities linked a white vehicle to the attack. The suspect was seen traveling westbound on the 210 before exiting at Grand Avenue in Glendora, according to The Traveler.
CHP officers launched a pursuit that carried the suspect into Covina. Investigators were still working to determine whether the suspect and the tow truck driver had any prior connection. Early reports described the driver's injuries as either a gunshot wound or major facial trauma, MyNewsLA noted.
Suspect Shot and Killed at Covina Gas Station
The chase ended at the Fuel Club gas station on Arrow Highway near North Citrus Avenue in Covina. Officers confronted the driver there and opened fire. CHP recovered a gun in the parking lot near the suspect's car, according to NBC Los Angeles.
The suspect was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and later died, MyNewsLA reported. No officers were reported injured in the shooting. The investigation remained active Friday morning as CHP pieced together the full sequence of events.
SigAlert Shuts Down Eastbound 210 for Hours
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway near Grand Avenue were closed under a SigAlert — a formal traffic emergency declaration — following the assault on the freeway shoulder. The closure hit drivers across Glendora, Azusa, and Covina, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Authorities urged drivers to use alternate routes while officers investigated the freeway scene. The lane closure caused broad delays across a wide stretch of the San Gabriel Valley during the early morning commute, The Traveler reported.
Key Questions Remain as Investigation Continues
Investigators had not confirmed a clear motive Friday morning. It was unclear what sparked the initial assault on the tow truck driver or why the suspect fled onto the freeway. CHP continued collecting evidence from both the freeway shoulder and the gas station lot.
The tow truck driver's exact condition was still developing, with MyNewsLA confirming he remained hospitalized in critical condition. CHP is expected to release more details as the investigation moves forward. The officer-involved shooting will also trigger a standard review by the department.
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