Ponstella Marie Everson, a 63-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost her life on November 12, 2015. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, she was fatally shot in the Vermont-Slauson area. The incident occurred during a domestic dispute at a family home in South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the shooting took place just before 11 a.m.
on that fateful Thursday.
The altercation that led to Ponstella's death involved multiple family members. It was reported that her son-in-law, Michael Pineda, was the initial aggressor in the dispute. Pineda allegedly shot and wounded his wife, Tonya, before turning the gun on Ponstella, resulting in her death. In the ensuing chaos, Ponstella's son, Ronald Everson, intervened to protect his sister. Ronald reportedly shot and killed Pineda in what was later deemed a justifiable homicide by the authorities.
The investigation into the incident revealed that the family dispute escalated quickly, leading to the tragic outcome. The police and investigators spent considerable time at the scene, piecing together the events that led to the shootings. Despite the tragic loss, the authorities concluded that Ronald Everson's actions were in defense of his sister, and no charges were filed against him.
The community and family members were left in shock and mourning. Ponstella Everson was remembered as a beloved mother and friend, who had a significant impact on those around her. The incident highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the ripple effects it can have on families and communities.
