Teenage Girl Arrested in Fatal Pomona Shooting

Teenage Girl Arrested in Fatal Pomona Shooting

The Pomona Police Department arrested a 13-year-old girl after she allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old boy on Sunday night.

Officers found the boy with a single gunshot wound around 5:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of E. Pasadena Avenue. The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived soon after and pronounced him dead, according to Pomona PD.

The department turned the investigation over to its Major Crimes Unit, which identified the 13-year-old girl as a possible suspect. Detectives took her into custody and booked her into Juvenile Hall.

Investigators still have not identified a motive. They asked anyone with information to contact police at (909) 622-1241. Those who want to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477 or through lacrimestoppers.org.

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