Man shot and killed in Diamond Bar

An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Diamond Bar, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

It happened around 6:20 a.m. at the park-and-ride near Pathfinder Road and the 57 Freeway. 

An investigation revealed the victim - a 26-year-old man from Apple Valley - was shot after a verbal argument with the suspected shooter. He died at the scene. A passenger in the car was not injured, authorities said.

According to the CHP, the man tried to drive away westbound on Pathfinder Road, but lost control of his car and crashed into a concrete wall on Pathfinder Road, over the 57 Freeway.

The suspect drove away in a white SUV, authorities said. 

Traffic was routed away from the area during the investigation but all lanes have since reopened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the CHP Southern Division at 323-259-3200. 

The Source: <i>Information for this story was provided by the California Highway Patrol.</i>

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