Motorcyclist Shot to Death in Alleged Road Rage on 14 Freeway in Lancaster

Motorcyclist Shot to Death in Alleged Road Rage on 14 Freeway in Lancaster
A California Highway Patrol vehicle in Orange, Calif., on May 22, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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A motorcyclist was shot to death on July 4 in a suspected road rage incident in Lancaster.

The shooting on the northbound Antelope Valley 14 Freeway at the Avenue L off-ramp was reported at 2:57 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner identified the 37-year-old motorcyclist on July 5 as Henry Gonzalez. The agency had no city of residency for the decedent.

Highway patrol officers initially responded to what was reported as a traffic collision and discovered the motorcyclist, who was between 30 and 40 years old, had been shot. He died at the scene.

A SigAlert was issued at 3:15  p.m. by the highway patrol. Detectives were still at the scene as of 10 p.m. on Tuesday.

No suspect information was immediately available and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on this killing was asked to call the CHP at 323-644-9550. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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