Nineteen-year-old Alexander Espino of Bloomington, California, was fatally shot on May 11, 2024, while driving eastbound on the 10 Freeway in Covina near the Via Verde Street exit. The shooting occurred about 2:15 a.m. as Espino drove a white Chevrolet Camaro with his cousin as a passenger. A motorcyclist described in black clothing and a black helmet approached and fired multiple rounds into the passenger side; Espino was struck in the chest.

Despite his wound, Espino steered the Camaro to the right shoulder and called 911. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene; his cousin was uninjured and gave a statement to investigators. The shooter fled on a black Harley-Davidson-style motorcycle and remains unidentified. Investigators have not determined a motive, and there is speculation it could be mistaken identity, though no prior interaction between Espino and the assailant has been reported. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone saw the motorcycle, the vehicle, or has information about that early morning on the 10 Freeway, please come forward to assist in identifying the shooter.