Lawrence Esclovon, 26, of Antioch, California, was fatally shot while driving eastbound on Highway 4 near Hillcrest Avenue on the evening of August 2, 2021. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m.; Esclovon was pronounced dead at the scene. He was expecting his first child in October and is remembered by friends and family as hardworking and joyful.

The California Highway Patrol and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office handled the investigation. Authorities examined security cameras, ShotSpotter data and license-plate reader information while considering motives such as mistaken identity, gang activity or road rage. The freeway location complicated evidence recovery because shell casings and other items could be scattered over a wide area.

Does anyone who lived or traveled near Highway 4 on August 2, 2021, recall seeing anything that could help investigators?