Homicide Report

Homicide Report #16

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: NA/ Tuesday, December 26, 2023 9:22PM
LOCATION:
1300 Block W Mission
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  16yrs old Male (Pomona Resident)
SUSPECTS:
Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT # 23-113306

On December 26, 2023 at approximately 9:22pm, Pomona Police Department Dispatch received a call of male suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of W. Mission Blvd. Paramedics from LA County Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim was admitted and later died at the hospital.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.


Pomonan editor’s note:

On 12/26/2023 at 11:53 pm, The Pomonan first learned of a “Road Closure” at the 1300 block of W. Mission. No other information was given.

On 12/27/2023 at 8:16 am, The Pomonan recieved inforation the “road closure" was due to the an attempted homicide. The narrative states the victim was in critcal condition.

On 12/27/2023 at 3:01 pm The Pomonan recieved information the Attempted homicide was now a homicide. However, the narrative was not updated.

It should also be noted, although this incident involved a juvenile, in the past any information recieved was written with more clarity.

Homicide Report #15

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: NA/ November 7, 2023
LOCATION:
Holt and Hershey
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  Andrew Lee Duarte
SUSPECTS:
Anthony Fernando Montenegro
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: NA

Following a brief dispute, Anthony Montenegro intentionally hit Andrew Lee Duarte with his vehicle near Holt Ave. and Hershey St. on Friday, November 17, 2023. Duarte was taken to a nearby hospital and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators identified Montenegro in connection to the murder of Duarte. Montenegro was arrested in the City of Pomona and booked at the Pomona City Jail. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed the following charges:
187 (a) PC - Murder

Pomonan editor’s note:
This information was not made public at the time of the original incident November 17, 2023. The Pomonan just learned of this information as it became known to public December 6, 2023 at 4:32pm.

It should be noted there was only one fatal traffic collision reported November 17, 20023, which happened at Indian Hill Blvd and Lincoln Ave. No other fatal traffic accidents were reported.

The time of the original incident and incident number is unknown. Both items remain pending until The Pomonan receives more information.


It should also be noted there has been several other traffic collisions including a fatal collision at this particular intersection earlier this year.

Homicide Report #14

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Tuesday November 25, 2023 10:11 PM
LOCATION:
1100 Block of W. 9th
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  2 adult male
SUSPECTS:
Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-103885

On November 25, 2023 approximately 10:11PM, Patrol Officers responded to a call shots fired and a person down in the 1100 blk of W. Ninth St. Officers located the victim down and suffering from gunshot wounds. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. The victim ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A second victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition.   

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #13

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Tuesday November 21, 2023 7:25 AM
LOCATION:
700 blk of Hawthorne Pl.  
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  1 adult male
SUSPECTS:
Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-102567

On November 21, 2023 approximately 7:25 AM Patrol Officers responded to a call of a person down in the alleyway of 700 blk of Hawthorne Pl. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim down and suffering from several stab wounds. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and determined that the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #12

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Friday September 22, 2023 10:45PM
LOCATION:
1500 E. First St.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  6 Victims shot. One deceased.
SUSPECTS:
Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: P2309-01225

On September 22, 2023 at approximately 10:45PM Pomona PD received calls of a shooting at a large party. Officers arrived and located several victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics from LA County Fire responded and transported them to a local hospital. Three victims were treated and released. Two victims are in stable condition. One of the victims that was in critical condition passed away this morning. Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are actively conduting an extensive investigation. 

Homicide Report #11 Double Homicide

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Saturday, September 9, 2023/4:08 AM
LOCATION:
1200 block of  S. Thomas St.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (1) Adult male (1) Adult woman Erendira Montes Rocha
SUSPECTS: Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-079139

On September 9th, 2023 at approximately 4:08 AM, Patrol Officers responded to a fire department assist call in the 1200 block of S. Thomas St. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Los Angeles County Fire Personnel, who were already on scene, pronounced both subjects deceased. 

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #10 Double Homicide

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Saturday, September 9, 2023/4:08 AM
LOCATION:
1200 block of  S. Thomas St.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:   (1) Adult male (1) Adult woman Erendira Montes Rocha
SUSPECTS: Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-079139

On September 9th, 2023 at approximately 4:08 AM, Patrol Officers responded to a fire department assist call in the 1200 block of S. Thomas St. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Los Angeles County Fire Personnel, who were already on scene, pronounced both subjects deceased. 

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #9

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Monday July 3, 2023 11:30PM
LOCATION:
 County Rd. and Camphor Pl.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (1) Adult male
SUSPECTS: Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #:P2307-00100

On July 3, 2023 at approximately 11:30 pm, Pomona PD responded to a call of a male adult suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of County Rd and Camphor Pl.  Paramedics from LA County Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim was treated at the hospital however he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #8

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Sunday June 4, 2023 12:30 AM
LOCATION:
 Garey Ave. and Grove St. Ave. (Alley)
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (1) Adult male
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #:P2306-00275

On June 4, 2023 at approximately 12:30AM Pomona PD received a call of a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds in an alley off of Garey Ave. and Grove St. Paramedics from LA County Fire responded however they determined he had succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #7

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Saturday June 3, 2023 7:30 PM
LOCATION:
 400 Block Loraine Ave.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (1) Adult male
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #:23-046990

On June 3, 2023 at approximately 7:30 pm Pomona PD received a call of a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Holt Ave. and Loranne Ave.  Paramedics from LA County Fire responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim was treated at the hospital however he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Photography Courtesy of Julian Lucas ©2023

Homicide Report #6

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Saturday February 18, 2023 | 6:10pm
LOCATION: 100 block of E. Holt Ave  Pomona, CA
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (1) Adult male (Name withheld pending notification)
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-014153

On February 18, 2023 at approximately 6:10 pm, Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 100 block of E. Holt Ave. Upon arrival, Officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #5

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Thursday, February 16, 2023/10:30pm
LOCATION: 1800 Block of Cordova St. Pomona, CA
INCIDENT:  (2) Adult males (Names withheld pending notifications)   
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  (2) Adult males
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-007831

On February 16, 2023 at approximately 10:30pm, Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1800 block of Cordova St. Upon arrival, Officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and pronounced one victim deceased. The second victim was transported to a local hospital where they remain in stable condition.   
 
Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known. 

Homicide Report #4

 

DATE / TIME: DATE / TIME: Monday February 13, 2023 5:30 AM
LOCATION:  Apartment Complex 1800 Block of Cordova St. Pomona, CA
INCIDENT: Suspicious Death of Child
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  Child
UNIT:  Major Crimes Unit
INCIDENT: #P2302-00524

On February 13, 2023 at approximately 5:30 am Pomona PD received a call of a child not breathing at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Cordova St. Neighbors and paramedics arrived and initiated lifesaving efforts. The child was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital, but was unable to be resuscitated and pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an investigation. During the investigation, witnesses and family members were interviewed. The investigation is on-going in cooperation with the LA County Coroners Office.  

Homicide Report #3 (Double Homicide)

 

DATE / TIME: Saturday, January 28, 2023/ 10:30pm
LOCATION:  1700 S. Reservoir St.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:     (1) Adult male / (1) 17 year old male (Names withheld pending notifications)          
SUSPECTS: Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-007831

On January 28, 2023 at approximately 10:30pm, Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1700 block of S. Reservoir St. Upon arrival, Officers located two victims down suffering from gunshot wounds. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and pronounced both victims deceased.  

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #2 (Double Homicide)

 

DATE / TIME: Saturday, January 28, 2023/ 10:30pm
LOCATION:  1700 S. Reservoir St.  
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:     (1) Adult male / (1) 17 year old male (Names withheld pending notifications)          
SUSPECTS: Unknown
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 23-007831

On January 28, 2023 at approximately 10:30pm, Patrol Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1700 block of S. Reservoir St. Upon arrival, Officers located two victims down suffering from gunshot wounds. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel responded and pronounced both victims deceased.  

Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation. The motive for the crime is not yet known.

Homicide Report #1

 

DATE & TIME: Tuesday January 3, 2023 9:00PM
LOCATION:  989 Garey Ave.
CRIME: Homicide
VICTIMS:  1 Adult Male - name withheld pending notification. SUSPECTS: 1 Subject arrested- name withheld pending investigation.
UNIT:  Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: P2301-00073

On January 3, 2023 at approximately 9:00 pm Pomona PD received a call of a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds who was transported to a local hospital.  Emergency staff treated the victim but he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded and began an extensive investigation. During the investigation, witnesses were interviewed and a suspect was arrested. The investigation is on-going to determine the motive, corroborate statements, and gather evidence.