Fatal I-70 Shooting Raises Roadway Violence Concerns

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just before midnight on June 14, 2025, on eastbound I-70 in Frederick County. Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea, a 20-year-old from Silver Spring, was killed at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle was wounded and hospitalized. One passenger received on-site evaluation but declined further treatment, and three others were uninjured. The group had attended an event at the Frederick Fairgrounds prior to the incident, and police believe shots were fired from another vehicle traveling eastbound. The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, and authorities are seeking dashcam footage or information from the public. The shooting has raised ongoing concerns about roadway violence in the area.