In a recent incident of freeway violence, two men have been charged with murder and attempted murder following a car-to-car shooting in Diamond Bar earlier this month. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the shooting claimed the life of one individual and left another with serious injuries. Richard Pedroza and Daniel Rios now face hefty charges that could lead to life imprisonment if they are found guilty.
The District Attorney's office has clearly stated its stance on such acts of violence. “If you think you can turn our freeways into shooting galleries and terrorize our communities with callous violence, think again,” District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. "This reckless attack cost one man his life and left another injured. Innocent people simply traveling the freeway, just trying to get to their destination, could easily have been caught in the crossfire and killed. My office will hold these defendants accountable for their cruelty and ensure that justice is delivered to the victims and their families."
Pedroza, from Alhambra, and Rios, from La Habra, face one count of murder with special circumstances, along with two counts of attempted murder. The charges also encompass allegations that the crimes involved great violence and evidenced a high degree of cruelty and callousness, as reported by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Adding to their charges, Pedroza faces one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon, and Rios is charged with two counts of the same nature.
The two men accused were apprehended by the United States Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Team on Tuesday, following the shooting on August 1 on the 57 Freeway. They are currently being held with no option for bail, and their arraignment is scheduled on September 12 at the Pomona Courthouse.
