Daniel Jacob Mason, a 15-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on February 25, 2019, in Pomona, California. Daniel was standing outside his new home on West 3rd Street with his family around 7 p.m. when a car drove by and someone inside began shooting. The family had recently moved to Pomona from Ontario and was temporarily staying with relatives. Daniel was struck by gunfire and was quickly transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:39 p.m.
The cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds to the torso.
The incident occurred just after the family had finished celebrating a birthday, adding to the heartbreak of the event. Pomona Police Chief Michael Olivieri expressed his dismay over the shooting, especially after a period of declining violence in the area. He assured the community that significant resources would be devoted to identifying and arresting those responsible for the crime. Despite these efforts, as of the latest reports, no suspects had been identified or arrested, and the motive for the shooting remained unclear. Investigators had not released any suspect information, and it was uncertain whether any security footage had been obtained.
The community responded to Daniel's death with an outpouring of grief and support. A vigil was held in his honor, where friends, family, and community members gathered to remember the young boy and call for justice. The Pomona Police Department continued to urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving the case. Despite the lack of immediate leads, the investigation remained active, with authorities hopeful that new information would eventually come to light.
