The Irvine Police Department is investigating the death of a UPS driver found shot in a delivery truck Thursday in an industrial complex of the city.
Officers said it happened around 3 p.m. at Crysler and Bendix in Irvine. Officers told KCAL News a UPS driver was shot inside his truck, possibly while taking a break from work. Police confirmed they are investigating the incident as a homicide. Officers added the incident was not a robbery and that the victim might have been targeted.
'It sounds like, based on witness testimony, this is his normal route,' said Sgt. Karie Davies of the Irvine Police Department. 'That area where he was shot is normally where he takes his breaks. We don't know if the suspect was waiting for him to come back after a delivery.' The identity of the man has not been released. No suspect information has been released. Police tweeted that anyone who saw something suspicious should contact department at 724-7200.
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