Homicide Report > Adrian Gonzalez, 20
Adrian Gonzalez, 20
Died Dec. 22, 2011
Adrian Gonzalez, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Thursday, Dec. 22, in the 2400 block of Angela Street in Pomona, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officials responded to calls reporting gunshots about 10:17 p.m. Gonzalez was found lying in the entryway to an apartment complex and pronounced dead at the scene.
According to coroner’s records, Gonzalez died from gunshot wounds to his head and upper torso.
Investigators said Gonzalez was confronted by three suspects, described as Latinos 18 to 25 years of age.
Gonzalez was a documented gang-member, and officials believe the shooting was gang-related, said Pomona police Sgt. D. Leonard.
“I don’t think it was a random shooting,” he said. “It appears that he was the specific target.”
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Pomona police Dets. A. Bebon and M. Lang, who are handling the case, at (909) 620-2095. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Rosanna Xia
12 reader comments about Adrian Gonzalez
Chucky how did you earn your name again?
Dec. 27, 2011 at 2:03 p.m.
When I first moved to Pomona "Olive St " Chucky was the first guy to hit me up, I told him I don't bang no more but I still told him where I was from. After a while we talk a few times and he was a good guy with big dreams.... I saw him right before he got shot and from my house I seen his body laying on the ground.. .....RIP Chucky
Dec. 30, 2011 at 6:34 p.m.
There has been five other homicides within a couple blocks of this one. One of them was just a couple doors down from this homicide.
This neighborhood is cursed!
Jan. 2, 2012 at 11:43 a.m.
Adrian murder shouldn't go over looked there were many witnesses who seen the gun man. Pomona police are lazy unprofessionals who can't find there out of a paper bag ..plzz bring f.b.I. attention to this case
Jan. 3, 2012 at 7:55 a.m.
Chuy909,
Yeah, we know how these communities are, they are always more than willing to help out with investigations, and they all come forward to report what the have seen.
Jan. 3, 2012 at 10:06 a.m.
(R)estt (I)nn (P)omonaa Chucky Hopee To See Yuh Soon Savee A Spot For Me Upp Their :/dont wanna say see yuh soon but at this point how things are imaa see yuh soon i love yuh foo ill see yuhh alratoz !!
Jan. 3, 2012 at 10:29 a.m.
He hated the police, ran from them even left the country after his so called friend was murdered. Why should his murder be top priority? Pomona Police are good with the crap of people they have to deal with. As the report says 'documented gang member' oh now the cops should be his best friend?? PLEASE PEOPLE don't choose this life if u don't like the end result.
Jan. 4, 2012 at 8:19 a.m.
— hmmm
I agree. I always say being a gangster has only two outcomes: death or prison. Pick your poison.
Jan. 4, 2012 at 2:25 p.m.
Adrian was good kid despite of his mistakes in life at the end Adrian realized what he was doing wasn't good never hurt no one he always had a smile and i knew his hear Adrian did not go down like most people thought he was going to go he left with a changed heart and said sorry to everyone he thought he hurt in any way he died with Christ in his heart he didn't run even doe he could of or he could of defended himself but he was tired of all this nonsense and pain loneliness he felt, yes the detectives and cops might not care but the word of God says vengeance is mine and he was a son of God new born doesn't mean consequences weren't going to happened but God took his spirit before he lost it for good Rest In Peace Adrian Arturo Gonzalez you will never be forgotten we love you
Romans 8 that's the word that the lord has gave
Jan. 5, 2012 at 2:38 p.m.
It dont matter if he ran from the cops or if he was a "gang member" hes still a brother son and friend justice needs to be served.!!!!
Feb. 16, 2012 at 9:56 p.m.
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I respect your comment on Adrian, and you're absolutely correct when you say he was a good kid. I say kid because I've known Adrian since he was just a little kid and he was like my little brother. I also believe he left with Christ in his heart, I know how tired he was as well. Just a few days before he was killed we talked, him seeking for help or a way out of the hood, I failed to be there for him, not because I chose not to be but because I wasn't able to be. He was a good friend, and loyal. He was tired though, even though he didn't exactly tell me what it was that was bothering him, I felt deep down something was wrong, I heard it in his voice. He is in Gods hands I pray, and if I had just one more chance to tell him how sorry I am for failing to be there, I would. My apologies to the Gonzalez family for not being there for him. I'm sorry!
I miss you and Love you so much Adrian
April 26, 2012 at 1:14 a.m.
-hmmm
There are so many unsolved cases similar to this one, no one is asking for Adrians to be Pomona P.D's priority. Residents of the city of Pomona or family members of victims who have been murdered would like some sort of closure I am sure. Very few families ever recieve updates or following news about the victims, Most families never get news at all. I'm sure Pomona P.D are able to do a whole lot more then drive around and/or chase little kids. They know alot more than what we do about the city they work for. And of course Adrian hated the police and would run from them, just as many others do to, especially when I myself have seen the Pomona Police beat these guys, even if they wouldn't run they would get abused verbally and physically. Not professional at all. The cops aren't any better than a gangmember, they fall in the same catagory. So they say they serve and protect, in my eyes they are doing neither. Adrian did not leave the country because of anything to do with his friend, he left for other reasons in which there's no need to discuss, but since you seem to know it all, you should know the real reason. Also no one is asking the Police to be his or anyones friend, and yes there is consequences for those who choose the gang life, but regardless we are all human beings and if the Police or the system will not serve justice, fine!! We don't need them to, God will provide all the justice we need, the peace and the closer. Gangmember or not the ending results is not up to human kind but to God and him only, no one can judge but the LORD himself. So if there's nothing positive or uncruel that you have to say please keep hurtful comments to yourself. Thank you.
April 26, 2012 at 1:58 a.m.
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