Joshua Daniel Roberts, 26

Jan. 15, 2015

Joshua Daniel Roberts, a 26-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Dec. 20, in the 1500 block of Sheridan Avenue in Pomona, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 7 p.m., Roberts was shot from a passing car while he rode his bike in the area, police said.

Roberts was airlifted to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:43 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Detectives urged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to call the Pomona police tip line at (909) 620-2085 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times Staff

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It's hard to know your gone and there's times I find it hard to believe who would ever think about taking your life you brought so much happiness and smiles to people's life your one amazing person with such a big kinded heart for others you will be missed and never forgotten you were a great person you never caused no harm to anyone practically everybody loved you and wanted to be around you I would of never thought you'd be gone and it kills me everyday to know your not around anymore but I know one thing there will always be a place in my heart for you and even if I can't see you or talk to you I will ask the lord to show you to me and let me talk to you even if it's the last time we talk I will make it so special you will never forget it . I miss you so much and I send all my love to you and I promise you we will meet again in the gates of heaven it will be just like old times . 😭🙏👼

— Monique vega May 22, 2016 at 3:19 p.m.