Suspect taken into custody after alleged road rage shooting on 60 Freeway in Pomona
POMONA, Calif. - An Inland Empire family is grieving following the unexpected loss of a loved one in a suspected road rage shooting on the 60 Freeway.
What we know:
On Monday, July 21, California Highway Patrol officers were called to a shooting incident on the eastbound side of the 60 Freeway at the Gary Avenue off-ramp in Pomona.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 1 wounded, 1 detained in 60 Freeway shooting in Pomona
Arriving officers found a 59-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man outside his car, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers provided life-saving measures. The victim was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Investigators said he was shot in a suspected road rage incident.
The suspect, 25-year-old Jesus Ruiz, remained at the scene and was taken into custody.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The name of the victim was identified by authorities as John Doe and CHP's Southern Division Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.
What you can do:
Those with information about the shooting are asked to contact the CHP at 323-259-3200.
The Source: Information provided by the California Highway Patrol and the victim's GoFundMe Page.