A fatal shooting rocked a Pomona neighborhood on June 7, 2024, leaving a male victim dead, as reported by Sergeant Rick Aguiar of the Pomona Police Department. The homicide took place around 5:25 PM along the 1600 block of E. Holt Ave. According to the press release, patrol officers were dispatched following reports of gunfire and a man down at the aforementioned location. They found the victim already struck by bullets and in urgent need of medical aid.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department swiftly responded to the call, rushing to quickly transport the wounded man to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, the victim could not overcome his injuries and was pronounced dead. The identity of the man remains undisclosed as the authorities work to properly notify his family. Pomona’s Major Crimes Unit spearheaded the investigation, with the intent to piece together the unidentified motives behind this violent crime.
As the search for suspects continues, the Pomona Police Department has appealed to the public for assistance. Details surrounding the shooting are sparse, and the perpetrators remain at large. The official statement released by Sergeant Aguiar suggests that community members might hold crucial information that could aid the investigative efforts.
Those with knowledge pertaining to this crime are encouraged to reach out to the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. In an effort to fairly secure the community's cooperation, the authorities have also provided an alternative for anonymous tips through "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). The Major Crimes Unit relies on these collective inputs to unravel and to soon bring justice to a case that abruptly ended a life and disturbed the fabric of a local community.
