Daughter says Chino Hills man killed in kidnapping was ‘finest dad’ – NBC Los Angeles

Members of the family of the person who investigators say was kidnapped and located useless within the trunk of a automotive in Chino Hills this week spoke out Friday as they proceed their determined seek for solutions.

The eldest daughter of 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer didn’t need to reveal her title however instructed NBC Los Angeles the lethal chain of occasions has crushed her household.

“He was the best father ever,” the younger lady mentioned. “He was the very best dad, finest particular person. To anybody round him, everybody would say he is only a blessing to have round.”

Aikebaer was exterior his residence on Monteverde Drive to examine {the electrical} panel following an influence interruption late Wednesday evening when two males allegedly shot and kidnapped him, in line with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division. When deputies arrived, they discovered the getaway automotive and an roughly 2-mile pursuit ensued.

The temporary chase ended on Wandering Ridge Drive close to Chino Avenue. There, surveillance video exhibits the passenger get out of the automotive and switch himself in, whereas the motive force walks out and opens the trunk. Moments later, authorities say the motive force shot Aikebaer, who was contained in the trunk, earlier than deputies shot and killed the motive force.

The driver was recognized Friday as 67-year-old Zhengfeng Bo, who investigators say knew Aikebaer via a earlier work relationship. The passenger, recognized as 66-year-old Jianquan Bo, was booked on suspicion of homicide and kidnapping, the sheriff’s division mentioned. He stays in custody with out bail.

A motive for the crimes has not but been launched.

Investigators mentioned the thee males knew each other via work. Hetty Chang reviews for the NBC4 Information at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Aikebaer’s daughter mentioned she acknowledged the names of the 2 suspects however didn’t develop. She mentioned she and her household are nonetheless making an attempt to determine why Wednesday evening’s occasions unfolded.

“I need to know why as a result of it doesn’t make sense. Nothing is smart. It appears like a film. I simply want this was a foul dream and that I am going to get up and he’ll be right here,” she mentioned.

The investigation prolonged to Orange County on Thursday afternoon. A search warrant was served at a house on Crossover in Irvine the place the 2 alleged kidnappers lived collectively, the SBCSD mentioned.

“The police and the SWAT had all their weapons drawn. That is once they instructed us to go inside,” a neighbor who witnessed investigators converge on the Irvine home instructed NBCLA.

All through the day Friday, a number of individuals had been seen strolling as much as Aikebaer’s residence, with some bringing meals and assist to the household.

“My pal got here tremendous early and slept over at my home with me and my mother so we aren’t alone and scared,” Aikebaer’s daughter mentioned. “We don’t really feel secure anymore, like something can occur. We don’t really feel very protected.”

The investigation is ongoing.