Police at scene of shooting in Pomona
Police at the scene of the deadly shooting in Pomona. Courtesy OnScene.TV

A man was shot to death in Pomona, authorities said Tuesday.

The shooting was reported about 7 p.m. Monday in the 1400 block of White Avenue, said Pomona police Sgt. Edgard Padilla.

” Upon arrival, officers located the victim down suffering from gunshot wounds,” Padilla said. “L.A. County Fire personnel treated the victim at the scene but he succumbed to his injuries.”

The area of White Avenue and Phelps Street was closed to traffic for several hours while detectives searched the crime scene for witnesses and clues, he said.

The victim’s name was not released pending notification of relatives, and the motive for the shooting was not known, Padilla said.

Anyone with information was asked to call Pomona police at 909-620-3085 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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