Shockwaves have been thrown through the Yuba City, California community and beyond by the terrible death of Gurpreet Singh Judge. His tragic death, which was allegedly the result of a road rage incident on I-20, has shocked and saddened many.
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office reports that Judge, a 36-year-old man, was shot and killed on April 23 during an altercation near the Texas-Louisiana line.
What happened just before Judge died is described in terrifying detail by eyewitnesses. According to reports, Judge and the SUV driver got into an altercation, which turned violent and ended in gunfire after they got out of the cars. At Exit 3 on I-20, Judge died to his injuries after being persistently chased by the SUV driver despite his attempts to escape towards the highway.
Those who knew Judge are grieving the loss of a dear friend. According to reports, Judge was a tragic victim of mindless violence. His death is a sobering reminder of the terrible results of aggressive and angry drivers who refuse to control their tempers.
There must be immediate action to address and prevent similar tragedies from happening again, as his death marks the 26th homicide in Caddo Parish in 2024 and the third outside of Shreveport.
The identification of Gurpreet Singh Judge was verified through the use of fingerprint comparison, a melancholy procedure that brings to mind the ultimateity of his demise. His injuries and the circumstances of his death will be better understood after an autopsy, which has been requested. Although these facts may provide his loved ones with some relief, they also stand as a sobering reminder of the brutality that took his life and the immense toll it has taken on those who remain.
Everyone in Yuba City and beyond has joined together in grief at the death of Gurpreet Singh Judge. His passing has left a hole that will be felt profoundly by everyone who was lucky enough to know and love this beloved community member.
Coming together to celebrate his life and remember him helps family, friends, and community members cope with their loss. Gurpreet Singh Judge’s legacy will live on as a reminder that love and friendship can conquer tragedy, even though his loss was painful.