On May 21, 2021, police reported the tragic death of a 5-year-old girl who was shot on a California freeway. The incident occurred on the southbound 55 freeway in Orange County, California, around 7:55 pm. The girl was riding in the back seat of a car with her parents when she was struck by a bullet.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the shooting appears to be a targeted attack, and the family was not involved in any road rage incident. The shooter fired from another vehicle, which fled the scene after the shooting. The police have launched an investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has shocked and saddened the community, and many are calling for action to prevent such senseless acts of violence. California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his condolences to the family and called for an end to gun violence. He tweeted, “This is a tragedy that should not happen in our state. We must do more to address gun violence and keep our communities safe.”
The shooting has also raised concerns about the safety of California’s freeways. In recent years, there have been several incidents of shootings on California highways, including a spate of shootings on the 91 freeway in Riverside County in 2019. The California Highway Patrol has stepped up patrols and surveillance on the highways to prevent such incidents, but more needs to be done to ensure the safety of motorists.
The death of the 5-year-old girl is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that gun violence takes on families and communities. It is a tragedy that should never have happened, and it is up to all of us to work together to prevent such senseless acts of violence. We must demand action from our elected officials to enact sensible gun laws and invest in programs that address the root causes of gun violence. Only then can we hope to create a safer and more peaceful society for all.
