On the evening of June 22, 2024, 28-year-old Anthony Brieno was shot and killed while walking near the 1100 block of East Wanamaker Drive in Covina, California. At about 9:35 p.m. a male suspect approached Brieno’s wife and three children—an 11-year-old daughter and 9-year-old twin sons—then walked between Brieno and his family. A verbal altercation occurred and the assailant drew a firearm from his waistband and fired two shots, one striking Brieno in the chest. He was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries.

The Covina Police Department released a composite sketch of the suspect, described as a Hispanic male about 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build. No arrests have been announced. Brieno’s family and community have organized fundraisers and a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses; relatives describe him as a devoted father and husband. His three children, who are autistic, witnessed the shooting and family members are seeking mental health resources for their long-term care.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Preciado at 626-384-5622 or L.A.