CORONA: CHP Investigating Drivers Claim He Was Shot At On Freeway

Late Sunday night, August 25, 2019, the California Highway Patrol received a report from a motorist that his rear window had been shot out on the 15 Freeway. The incident was reported around 11:00pm on the northbound 15 Freeway at El Cerrito Road. The victim drove to the California Highway Patrol’s Riverside Area Office where he stood by for Officers. The victim claims a vehicle drove up along side him and fired a handgun into his back window. Officers at the scene were working to validate the victims claim however, due to the victim appearing to be intoxicated, Officers were not able to immediately confirm the victims story of events. Officers at the scene did say the victim / motorist will likely be arrested for suspicion of DUI while they continue to investigate the possible shooting.