Jonathan Marquez-Avila, 18

May 15, 2012

Jonathan Marquez-Avila, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Tuesday, May 15, in the 600 block of Davidson Lane in Pomona, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

According to the Daily Bulletin, officers responded to a call regarding gunshots about 11:15 p.m. and found Marquez shot.

Paramedics were called and the victim was pronounced dead minutes later, officials said.

Coroner's records show Marquez suffered gunshot wounds to the head, torso and both arms.

The attack is believed to be gang-related, said Pomona police Sgt. Duane Leonard. The "attacker approached Marquez on foot before opening fire," Leonard said.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Pomona Police homicide detectives at (909) 620-2095. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 .

-- Los Angeles Times

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13 reader comments

It's very sad when things like these happen specially when their young. No matter who they are, who they were, wha they did & didn't do body has the right to take no ones life away but God. But whoever did it will pay for it sooner or later. Life is karma so it will come back and worst. The worst part is that the family will suffer the loss for life... no doubt... If someone knows please contact the detectives. When people know the truth they got to talk that's the reason why crimes/homocides don't get resolved. I understand people's fear but there's ways to do it with out being in danger of any kind. Family needs some type of closure. Once again please if you know speak up... we need to solve crimes and prevent crime. Youngsters can't be killing each other. Their too young to die... the gang life is not worth their life. That life style is a waist of time. People talk ing crap should keep your comments to yourself. Please youngsters stop the violence in the streets changes your life you don't want to end up in jail or dead cause those are your only choices in life to have when your in the thug life.

— Me April 22, 2013 at 9:54 a.m.