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13-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Pomona

Police say the motive remains under investigation, with Major Crimes leading the case as local outlets report an arrest on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.

Overview

  • Officers responded just after 5:20 p.m. Sunday to the 1300 block of East Pasadena Avenue and found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound, and firefighters pronounced him dead at the scene.
  • Detectives identified a 13-year-old girl during their investigation, took her into custody, and transported her to juvenile hall.
  • The Pomona Police Department assigned the case to its Major Crimes Unit, and investigators have not determined a motive.
  • Local outlets reported the girl was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, a detail not confirmed in the department’s statement.
  • Authorities have not released the names of the victim or the girl, and police asked anyone with information to call (909) 622-1241 or contact Crime Stoppers.