210 Freeway shut down in Covina after pursuit ends in fatal shooting
Pursuit suspect fatally shot by CHP officers in Covina
A suspected assault on a tow truck driver on the 210 Freeway sparked a multi-city police pursuit early Friday morning.
COVINA, Calif. - All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway at Grand Avenue are shut down Friday after a pursuit involving California Highway Patrol ended in a fatal shooting at a Covina gas station.
What we know:
The incident began just before 3 a.m. on Friday when authorities received multiple 911 calls regarding a gunshot victim on the eastbound 210 Freeway just east of Grand Avenue in Glendora.
At the scene, officers located a victim on the ground—later identified as a tow truck driver—who had suffered a gunshot wound from an alleged assault.
As CHP officers responded to the scene, they spotted the suspect's white vehicle traveling westbound on the 210 Freeway, getting off at Grand Avenue.
When officers tried to pull the vehicle over, the suspect took off, sparking a pursuit through Glendora and Covina.
The chase ended when the suspect pulled into a gas station at Arrow Highway and North Citrus Avenue, authorities said.
CHP: Suspect fled ater allegedly assaulting tow truck driver
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway at Grand Avenue are shut down as CHP continues to investigate.
That's when the suspect got out of the car holding a handgun, prompting an officer-involved shooting, according to officials.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital where they died from their injuries.
No officers were hurt.
A gun was recovered in the gas station parking lot near the suspect's car, officials said.
What we don't know:
The tow truck driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
It's unclear what motivated the initial assault on the freeway or if the suspect and the tow truck driver had any prior interaction before the shooting.
What's next:
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway at Grand Avenue are closed until further notice as authorities continue to investigate. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
The Source: This report is based on information provided by the California Highway Patrol and the Covina Police Department. City News Service contributed.