Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - A shooting victim died on a Pomona Street Sunday evening.

The victim was found in a vehicle in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue near Towne Avenue December 15. No one was in custody as of Sunday night, according to Lt. Alyssa Bostrom of the Pomona Police Department.

First responders were called to the scene around 7:11 p.m.

It was not immediately clear at the time of the interview if detectives determined a motive for the shooting.

Detectives were trying to determine if the victim was shot elsewhere and then drove to the location on Lincoln Avenue.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - A man and his mother are recovering from injuries considered not life-threatening after a gun accidentally fired inside a residence Friday night.

The accidental shooting occurred around 6:43 p.m. in the 3100 block of North Garey Avenue December 13. The man was manipulating his firearm when it fired. He shot himself in one of his hands and shrapnel injured his mother, according to Sgt. Lewis of the Pomona Police Department.

Although likely to face charges for negligent discharge, it is unclear what other charges the man could face.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - Shooting suspects remain at-large Saturday after a gun battle in a shopping center parking lot the night prior left one victim hospitalized.

Multiple suspects reportedly opened fire on each other in the parking lot of the shuttered 99 Cents Only Store, 606 E. Holt Ave., September 6 around 6:48 p.m. One victim was struck in the leg, according to Sgt. Lewis of the Pomona Police Department.

The victim’s wounds are considered not life-threatening.

Two vehicles were struck by gunfire as well.

Descriptions of the suspects and any getaway vehicles were not readily available.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - A man found suffering from gunshot wounds died after being taken to a hospital Saturday.

First responders found the man down in the 2100 block of North Towne Avenue around 10:55 p.m. August 24. He was treated at the scene and transported by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics.

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating. It is not publicly clear if any suspects or a motive have been discovered.

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 domestic disturbance suspect is recovering after being shot by Pomona police at the end of a barricade at a collision scene Sunday night.

The suspect allegedly fired off a handgun during the domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Las Brisas Circle, June 9. He fled the scene in a vehicle at a high rate of speed and crashed in the intersection of Holt Avenue and White Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

The suspect allegedly refused to exit his vehicle and barricaded himself. During this time, police shot the suspect.

The suspect is currently recovering from his wounds at a hospital and is listed in stable condition, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

The suspect’s firearm was reportedly recovered at the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. 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 man accused of firing off a handgun at a mobile home park Wednesday night was shot and wounded by Pomona officers after allegedly firing at them.

Officers responded to a report of a man firing a weapon at the Westland Estates Mobile Home Park, 1401 W. Ninth St., around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Officers encountered an armed suspect on the street and reportedly made multiple commands for him to drop the weapon. He allegedly did not comply.

The suspect reportedly fired at officers who then shot and wounded him. He was transported to a hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

A weapon was reportedly recovered at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA- Detectives are searching for the suspect(s) involved in the attempted murder of a man Sunday.

First responders were sent to the 800 block of North Currier Street around 12:15 a.m. May 12 and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a trauma center and is in critical condition, according to the Pomona Police Department.

The motive for the shooting, as well as descriptions of any suspects are not known.

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 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.