20-Year-Old Eduardo Alvarado Urrea Killed in Targeted Highway Shooting Following Frederick Fairgrounds Event
Frederick County, MD —A night that began with celebration ended in unspeakable tragedy for a group of young people traveling through Frederick County, Maryland. Just moments after leaving an event at the Frederick Fairgrounds on Saturday night, June 14, a targeted highway shooting on I-70 claimed the life of 20-year-old Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea, a Silver Spring resident, and left two others injured.
A Targeted Attack on I-70
According to the Maryland State Police, the shooting occurred shortly before midnight near the Lakeview Drive exit along eastbound Interstate 70. Eduardo and several companions were traveling in a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup when another vehicle pulled alongside them and opened fire. Alvarado Urrea, seated in the vehicle, was struck and killed at the scene.
The driver, also hit by gunfire, managed to pull over before being rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Another passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries but declined medical transport. A few other passengers escaped without physical harm but were left shaken and traumatized.
Authorities believe this was not a random act of violence. Investigators are treating the shooting as a targeted attack, raising questions about what may have transpired in the hours leading up to the ambush.
Remembering Eduardo Alvarado Urrea
Eduardo Alvarado Urrea was remembered by family and friends as a young man full of potential, warmth, and ambition. At only 20 years old, he had dreams and aspirations that were tragically cut short. Those close to him describe a kindhearted individual with a bright spirit who brought energy and light to everyone around him.
His death marks yet another heartbreaking chapter in the growing concern over gun violence across the region, especially among youth.
Community in Shock
The Frederick community is grappling with grief and confusion in the wake of the shooting. The fact that the violence occurred on a public highway after a well-attended community event has added a layer of fear and urgency to the search for answers.
“This was a senseless act of violence that took a promising young life and endangered many more,” one community leader said. “We must do more to ensure our streets—and our events—are safe spaces for young people.”
Investigation and Public Appeal
The Maryland State Police are actively investigating the incident. At this time, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. Detectives are combing through surveillance footage, ballistics evidence, and witness accounts to determine what led to the shooting and who is responsible.
Authorities are asking the public for help. Anyone who was in the area of I-70 near Lakeview Drive between 11:45 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. and may have seen suspicious activity is urged to contact the Frederick Barrack at 301-600-4150. Information can be provided anonymously.
A Call for Justice
As Eduardo’s family begins the painful process of mourning, they are also calling for justice—and for action. They hope that someone in the community may come forward with the information needed to hold the shooter accountable.
“This should never have happened,” said a relative. “We lost someone we love for no reason. Please, if you know anything, speak up.”
Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea’s life was taken far too soon, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. As investigators work tirelessly to find the truth, the community stands in solidarity with the Urrea family, grieving their loss and demanding answers.
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