In the late afternoon of Sunday, February 1, 2026, a dispute in a San Bernardino neighborhood tragically escalated, claiming the life of 19-year-old Niliyah Montgomery. The young woman, a mother to a three-year-old girl, was shot and killed outside her home on West Concord Street. The incident unfolded around 5 p.m. following a verbal altercation that turned into a physical fight.
According to her mother, Tasha Montgomery, Niliyah had gone outside to confront someone. After the fight, as she was returning to her house, she was struck by gunfire. Her mother recounted the harrowing moment her daughter ran into her arms, bleeding from her mouth, before succumbing to her injuries. The San Bernardino Police Department was called to the scene, where they found Niliyah Montgomery suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, she was pronounced dead.
In the wake of the shooting, Niliyah's family has been left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. Tasha Montgomery described her daughter as a dedicated mother who had recently returned to her studies to create a better life for her child. The family has pleaded for an end to senseless violence, urging for peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
As of early February 2026, the San Bernardino Police Department had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the fatal confrontation. The community is left awaiting answers as a family mourns the loss of a young life cut short.
