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Summary based on 6 sources
Davon Wayne Matta, a 37-year-old resident of San Bernardino, California, tragically lost his life on June 30, 2019. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2:40 a.m., in a residential neighborhood on Lomita Court. Matta was found suffering from gunshot wounds when officers responded to a report of a shooting. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

The investigation into Matta's death revealed that the shooting stemmed from a heated argument involving family members at the residence. The suspect, identified as Albert Dean Cain Jr., 58, also of San Bernardino, was Matta's father. Following the altercation, Cain allegedly shot his son and subsequently fled the scene. However, Cain turned himself in to the San Bernardino Police Department the following morning. He was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, with bail set at $1 million.

The case against Cain proceeded through the legal system, with initial court appearances scheduled shortly after his arrest. The investigation was ongoing, with detectives actively seeking additional information and urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The tragic nature of the case, involving a familial dispute that escalated to fatal violence, underscored the complexities and emotional toll such incidents can have on the community and the families involved.