Pomona Duo Jailed, Accused of October Murder in Pasadena

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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PASADENA - Police announced the arrest of a man and woman accused of homicide in the October 30 fatal shooting of a Rialto man.

David Lamont Hunt-Cooks, 28, and Brittney Chenise Ruth, 32, are facing one count each of homicide after the Los Angeles County Attorney’s Office formally filed charges January 11. The duo were arrested January 9, according to the Pasadena Police Department.

The duo are accused of their involvement in the death of 22-year-old Martrell Eric Robinson who was shot dead just before 1:30 a.m. October 30, 2022. The shooting took place in the 100 block of Painter Street.

Robbery/homicide detectives from the Pasadena Police Department identified multiple suspects who are connected to a local criminal street gang. A search warrant was served in Pomona January 9 with the assistance of the US Marshall Service, Southwest Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, according to the Pasadena Police Department.

Hunt-Cooks is being held in lieu of $3 million bail. Ruth is being held in lieu of $2 million bail, according to the Pasadena Police Department.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Pasadena police Department at 626-744-4241. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.