DATE / TIME: Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:00AM
LOCATION: 800 Block W. Orange Grove Ave.
CRIME: Murder and Child Endangerment charges filed.
VICTIM: Adult Female (Name withheld for privacy)
SUSPECT: Joseph Pinedo (30 years of age/ Pomona Resident)
UNIT: Investigative Services Division
INCIDENT #: 21-037043
NARRATIVE:
On April 10, 2021 at approximately 10 AM Patrol Officers responded to a call of a victim of a shooting in the 800 block of W. Orange Grove Ave. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim down. L.A. Co. Fire Personnel treated the victim at the scene but she succumbed to her injuries.
Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an extensive investigation.
The investigation revealed that the incident started as a domestic dispute between the victim and suspect. It is alleged that during the dispute, the suspect obtained a handgun. A struggle ensued over the handgun and the victim was shot. This incident occurred in the presence of their two children.
Pinedo was arrested shortly after the incident. After a thorough review of the investigation, the LA County DA’s Office has filed murder and child endangerment charges against Joseph Pinedo. The children remain in protective custody.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Written by:
Sergeant Edgard Padilla
Pomona Police Department
