Tragedy on I-70: Man Killed, Two Others Injured in Targeted Shooting After Frederick Fairgrounds Event
Frederick County, MD — A festive night ended in tragedy when a 20-year-old man from Silver Spring was killed and two others were seriously injured in a targeted highway shooting on I-70 late Saturday, June 14. The incident occurred just minutes after the group left an event at the Frederick Fairgrounds, leaving a community in shock and investigators urgently seeking information.
The Maryland State Police have identified the victim as Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea, who was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting took place shortly after 11:40 p.m. as Urrea and five others traveled eastbound in a GMC pickup truck near Mount Airy, a rural area nestled between Frederick and Baltimore. What started as a routine drive home ended in a violent ambush.
According to the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, a second vehicle pulled up alongside the truck and opened fire in a brazen and deliberate act. Urrea was fatally struck. Two other individuals inside the vehicle — including the driver — sustained gunshot wounds and were transported with serious injuries to a nearby trauma center. Three additional passengers in the truck were physically unharmed but deeply shaken.
Police believe this was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted attack. Early reports suggest the victims may have been followed after departing an event at the Frederick Fairgrounds, where hundreds had gathered earlier that evening for community festivities.
“This was a heinous and calculated act carried out on a public highway,” said a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police. “We are doing everything in our power to piece together what happened and identify those responsible.”
Authorities are now turning to the public for assistance. Investigators are particularly interested in dashcam footage from drivers who were on eastbound I-70 between the Frederick Fairgrounds and the Mount Airy area between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on Saturday night. Witnesses or anyone with potentially useful video or information are urged to contact the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack at 301-600-4151.
Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea was just 20 years old, with his whole life ahead of him. Friends and family describe him as a kind-hearted young man with big dreams and a love for his community. The devastating news of his death has left loved ones grappling with grief and disbelief.
“Eduardo was the light in our family,” shared a relative in a social media tribute. “He was hardworking, full of life, and never hesitated to help others. We are heartbroken.”
The two injured victims are currently recovering in the hospital, though their conditions have not yet been publicly disclosed. Authorities have not released their names but confirmed that both sustained injuries consistent with gunfire. Their cooperation and accounts will be crucial to understanding how the ambush unfolded.
As the Maryland State Police continue their investigation, the community is left mourning yet another life lost to senseless gun violence. The brazenness of the attack — carried out on a busy interstate — has raised alarms and intensified calls for public awareness and highway safety. It has also reignited conversations about the increasing boldness of targeted shootings and the ripple effects they have on communities.
This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of how quickly violence can erupt — even in spaces and times meant for celebration and community gathering.
Anyone with information — no matter how insignificant it may seem — is strongly encouraged to come forward.
Contact:
Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack
📞 301-600-4151
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be shared as new information becomes available. In the meantime, a family is left mourning the loss of a beloved son and friend, and a community stands united in the pursuit of justice for Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea. May his memory be a blessing, and may those responsible be swiftly brought to justice.