Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A 20-year-old Pomona man is facing one count of murder in a shooting death that took place less than a year ago, the Pomona Police Department said.
Oscar Cruz was identified by detectives in the Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit who were investigating the murder of 43-year-old Alex Adorno of Pomona. Adorno was found suffering gunshot wounds in an alleyway June 4, 2023. Despite life-saving efforts, Adorno died at the scene. Cruz was located and arrested April 16. Cruz is being held in lieu of more than $2 million bail at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles and was scheduled for a court appearance in Pomona Superior Court Thursday, April 18. Future court date information is not readily available. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Police announced the arrest of two men accused of a fatal shooting in town January 29.
An investigation by the Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit led to the arrest of 29-year-old Armando Wardle and 28-year-old Mayan Ayala in connection to the murder of 35-year-old James Avila. Both men were arrested February 9. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office formally filed charges against both suspects with one count each of murder. Wardle was additionally charged with two counts of a prior felony conviction enhancement, being felon in possession of a firearm and using a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records. The Shooting Took place Monday, January 29 just before Midnight the 900 block of West Holt Avenue. Officers responding to a shots fired call arrived and found Avila suffering from a gunshot wound. Avila was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital where he died later. Wardle is being held without bail. Ayala is being held in lieu of $2 million bail. Both suspects have already made a court appearance and are scheduled again in Pomona Superior Court March 19. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Police discovered a gunshot victim while investigating the source of gunfire on Holt Avenue Monday night.
Officers were sent to the 900 block of West Holt Avenue just before midnight January 29 to a report of gunfire. Officers found the victim, only described as a male adult. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries, according to the Pomona Police Department. Investigators from the Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Unit are trying to establish a motive. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A $10,000 reward is up for grabs leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who shot six people, killing one of them last September.
City officials are offering the $10,000 reward to find the killer of 19-year-old Christian Ramirez who was shot along with five others at a warehouse party in the 1500 block of E. First Street September 22. The large party was attended by high schoolers, and students from both Cal Poly Pomona, and other local universities. Several students were injured, according to a previous statement, issued by Cal Poly Pomona officials. Anyone with information leading to the gunman is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-622-1241. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - An early morning shooting killed one man and left another hospitalized Saturday.
Officers responded to a call of gunfire in the 500 block of North Claremont Place around 2:30 a.m. January 20. One man was declared dead at the scene. A second victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in critical condition, according to the Pomona Police Department. Investigators with the Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Unit are still determining a motive. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON Citywatch Editor POMONA - A Pomona teen is still hospitalized after being found shot late Tuesday night.
First responders arrived to the 1300 block of West Mission Boulevard around 9:22 p.m. and found the juvenile gunshot victim December 26. The juvenile was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, according to the Pomona Police Department. Investigators from the Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit are determining a motive. It is not publicly clear if investigators have identified a suspect in the hours since the shooting. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Five people with outstanding warrants were arrested last Saturday after responding to a shooting call.
Police did find evidence that a shooting took place inside a residence in the 800 block of East Columbia Street. Officers were sent to the location around 8:07 a.m. No shooting victims were located. “Officers arrived and successfully evacuated twenty individuals from the premises. During the investigation, it was learned that a shooting did occur and at this time, there have been no reported injuries. At the location, five individuals were found to have outstanding warrants and were arrested and booked at the Pomona City Jail,” according to the Pomona Police Department in a written statement. Assisting Pomona were police departments from Chino, Claremont, La Verne and Ontario. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A shooting wounded one man in a Pomona neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
The shooting was reported at East Kingsley Avenue and North San Antonio Avenue just after 5 p.m. Thursday, October 19. The victim was shot out near the street. He was hospitalized and is in stable condition, according to Sgt. Uribe of the Pomona Police Department. A possible suspect was seen running from the scene. It is unclear if that suspect fled in a vehicle, Uribe told SGV CityWatch. Uribe said he didn’t know if the shooting was gang-related. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Detectives are still investigating a mass shooting from Friday night in which six people were wounded and one of the victims died.
The shooting took place in the 1500 block of East First Street. First responders were sent to the location at 10:45 p.m. September 22. Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics transported all six victims to a hospital. Three of the victims were treated and released. One victim was last listed in stable condition. A victim in critical condition passed away Saturday morning, according to the Pomona Police Department. It is unclear if investigators have determined a motive, or have identified any suspects. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Investigators are trying to determine the motive behind a shooting that left two people dead in Pomona early Saturday morning.
Officers were called to the 1200 block of South Thomas Street around 4:08 a.m. September 9 to assist firefighters. Two gunshot victims were located. Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics had already pronounced both men dead, according to the Pomona Police Department. It is unclear if investigators with the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has identified any suspects. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. |
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