Lafferal Alexander, a 59-year-old man from Pomona, California, was tragically shot and killed on August 1, 2014. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. while Alexander and his sister-in-law, Bennie Jean Porter, were sitting on the porch of a home located in the 1000 block of East Lexington Avenue. According to coroner’s records, a gunman or possibly multiple gunmen approached the front of the home and opened fire.
Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:55 p.m., while Porter succumbed to her injuries at a hospital shortly after midnight. The siblings were not robbed, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Police have stated that the incident is not believed to be gang-related.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Pomona Police Department launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Despite their efforts, the case has remained unsolved. Authorities have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murders. Detectives have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact the Pomona police tip line or Crime Stoppers.
The lack of clear motive and suspects has made the investigation particularly challenging. Police have conducted numerous interviews and followed up on various leads, but no arrests have been made to date. The community has been urged to assist in providing any information that could help solve the case and bring justice to the victims and their families. The tragic deaths of Lafferal Alexander and Bennie Jean Porter have left a lasting impact on their loved ones and the Pomona community, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area.
