Suspect Points Gun After Crash — Pomona Police Respond

A domestic dispute in Pomona, California, quickly escalated after a man reportedly fired a gun inside his home, fled in a vehicle and crashed into another motorist. When Pomona police arrived at the crash scene, officers attempted to convince the armed suspect to surrender. The confrontation was captured on bodycam and helicopter footage released by the Pomona Police Department.

THE INCIDENT BEGINS AT A HOME

On June 9, 2024, Pomona police responded to the 200 block of Las Brisas Circle after receiving a report that a man had fired a firearm inside his residence following a verbal dispute with his wife.

According to the police account, the 911 call indicated that the shot was fired in the direction of a child's bedroom and that the man had access to multiple firearms.

WHAT BEGAN AS A DOMESTIC DISPUTE QUICKLY TURNED INTO AN ARMED POLICE RESPONSE.

THE SUSPECT CRASHES

The man left the residence in his vehicle before police could take him into custody. While fleeing the area, he collided with an uninvolved motorist at Holt Avenue and White Avenue.

After the crash, police arrived and began working to control the scene. Officers attempted to communicate with the suspect and repeatedly instructed him to exit the vehicle with his hands raised.

THE CRASH HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE DANGER WAS FAR FROM OVER.

OFFICERS CONFRONT THE ARMED SUSPECT

Body-worn-camera footage shows officers positioned around the vehicle while attempting to gain the suspect's cooperation.

Instead of following the commands, the suspect remained inside the vehicle. According to police, he then reached for a firearm and pointed it toward officers.

The situation escalated within seconds.

OFFICERS OPENED FIRE AFTER THE SUSPECT POINTED THE GUN IN THEIR DIRECTION.

An armored SWAT vehicle was also used to safely remove the uninvolved motorist from the crash scene. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel subsequently assisted with medical care.

THE AFTERMATH

The suspect was wounded during the officer-involved shooting and transported to a hospital. Authorities said he was expected to recover.

The Pomona Police Department released a combination of helicopter footage, bodycam footage and dashcam footage, providing different views of the confrontation and the moments surrounding the shooting.

A DOMESTIC DISPUTE, A GUNSHOT, A VEHICLE CRASH AND AN ARMED CONFRONTATION ALL UNFOLDED WITHIN A MATTER OF MINUTES.

The incident was subsequently subject to investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting.