Man Shot, Killed on I-80 Earlier This Month Identified

A man shot and killed while driving on Interstate Highway 80 in Pinole earlier this month has been identified as 25-year-old Anthonio Ragland of San Mateo, according to the Contra Costa County coroner’s office. Ragland was shot while driving an Audi east on the highway near Pinole Valley Road at about 11 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Someone in another car opened fire on him and his female passenger, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers found them both suffering gunshot wounds. They were taken to a hospital, where Ragland was pronounced dead. The passenger’s injuries were not life-threatening.

Investigators uncovered evidence that the shooting was possibly connected to a Nov. 2 shooting about 5 miles west on the same highway in San Pablo. In that shooting, a Hyundai Elantra was found stopped on the shoulder of Highway 80 near San Pablo Road at about 4:20 p.m. with a man inside suffering multiple gunshot wounds, according to the CHP.

That victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition but is now expected to recover from his injuries. CHP Officer Daniel Hill said today that investigators are still looking into whether the shootings are connected. They have made no arrests and could not provide a description of any suspects this morning. CHP investigators are seeking witnesses to both shootings.

Anyone with information about the cases has been asked to call (800) TELL-CHP.

By Bay City News

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