Homicide Report > Kirk Winter, 53
Kirk Winter, 53
Died Feb. 6, 2011
Kirk Winter, a 53-year-old white man, was fatally shot Sunday, Feb. 6, in the 900 block of West 1st Street in Pomona, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Authorities responded to a call of a “victim of a shooting” about 2:30 a.m., according to a Pomona Police Department news release.
Paramedics arrived and Winter was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later, police said. According to coroner's records, Winter was shot in the chest, shoulder area and back of his right leg.
Officials have not made any arrests in connection with the case. The motive and identity of the shooter remain unknown.
Anyone with information about the death of Kirk Winter is asked to contact Pomona Police Homicide Dets. Shope or Uribe at (909) 620-2085 or (909) 620-2095. Callers can remain anonymous.
— Sarah Ardalani
38 reader comments about Kirk Winter
kirk, i will miss you, god bless you my freind i will never forget you,
Feb. 7, 2011 at 1:15 p.m.
Stop the violence... get home camera systems starting at $200-500 upfront , very little on a per year basis. Don't let anyone commit crime in your neighborhood unseen.
No more Kirks.
Feb. 8, 2011 at 11:07 a.m.
I have been out of the circle for more then 5 years now . Kirk stood by me and told me I did not have to live that way anymore.I will always be greatful for his real true love and friendship.I will always remember kirk winter.
Feb. 10, 2011 at 3:56 p.m.
Kirk did not deserve to go out this way, I am personally going to do what it takes to see that justice is served...Thankyou Kirk,for being there for me when I needed an ear, and for being a freind...
Feb. 19, 2011 at 11:40 a.m.
Kirk was my friend for many many years. I was blessed to have seen him for his birthday a couple of days prior.
My fondest memories of Kirk was when Katrina hit New Orleans He packed up a few of his things and went out there to help in anyway he could. He Stayed out there for months.
I could listen to him talk for hours and that says a lot because its hard to get me to give someone else the opportunity to speak.
He talked about working with horses and that was what he always really wanted to do again. He instead chose to stick around and befriend a whole bunch of needy people he called FRIEND.
He was a great man and he will be sorely missed. And I thank you for everything you did for me. You know how very important you were to me.
I love you My Brother and long time Friend. For life !!! See you on the other side!! R.I.P. <3 <3
Feb. 20, 2011 at 9:18 p.m.
Kirks true age was 58,not 53.His death was uncalled for- it should never have happened. Kirk was good to too many people. If you were a friend of Kirks' you had a friend for life.He was always there. We'll miss you always, your friends forever,
Cal and Penny Jordan
Feb. 21, 2011 at 3:34 a.m.
kirk was very well loved. He helped every body out when he could when you were in the need of help or if you needed someone to talk you he was always there..why did this have to happen to him?kirk all of your friends and family miss you alot. and we all love you...you are always in are thoughts and prayers god bless you love always your friend Robbin....
Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:59 a.m.
i met cal and penny from kirk and i want to keep in touch with both of u i love u both good people kirk had good freinds
Feb. 22, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.
Kirk was one of the nicest people I've ever met. In fact, he was the best friend I've ever had! There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his friends. Sometimes we would go out dirtbike ridin g and never unload the bike! instead, we would end up sitting there and just talk for hours. He was the best friend I've ever had.
" I miss you Kirk-every day.Get the dart board ready for when we see eachother again"
R.I.P My Brother
Mel
Feb. 23, 2011 at 2 a.m.
Friend your gone in a pool of blood
a man whom was so sweet,
Crazy people took your life
and now your not with me,
My heart it breaks for what you seen
and life just don't feel right,
I miss you Kirk and I hurt
the pain it cuts like a knife,
Go in peace and go in love
but always stay with me,
Because I cannot let you go
but I can set you free.
By:Lori Callahan
Feb. 23, 2011 at 3:38 p.m.
we just want you to know that there isnt a day or a moment that doesnt go by where we dont think of you. you were a big part of alot of peoples lifes including ours. tio you dont know how much we miss you and how this has affected and changed our lives. we will never forget that day at the hospital where we saw you for the last time. we will never forget the sad look in you face.leaving you behind was the hardest and saddest thing that gordo and i have ever done. tio were so sorry for what they did to you, that we werent there with you that night to help you. mostly that we got to the hospital too late. you will always be our tio we'll never forget you. until we meet again mr winter.........love you always your nephew n neice gordo n mari oh one more thing gordo said: "What up ese?"
Feb. 25, 2011 at 10:59 p.m.
Kirk,
I will always remember the day I met you many years ago. You were riding your motorcycle with your beloved Queensland Healer “Gurtie” perched up front. The wind was in your hair and the sun shining on your face. This is how I see you now and will hold your memory in my heart.
I would think of you throughout the years and ask God to bless you with the love and kindness you gave to me and my son. You made a profound difference in our lives and we were blessed to have known you.
I loved you. I still do.
Rest well and ride free until we see each other again.
You have with you the love of all the lives you touched with your gentle easy way.You will be remembered with love and comforting memories.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. I know what we have lost. I feel deeply what has been taken from us and my heart is just broken.
To the one(s) who took Kirk’s life, may you one day feel the pain, sorrow and grief that I feel and may it never leave you. You should be ashamed.
This is for you Kirk – My dear, sweet old friend
“My Old Friend”
My old friend, I recall
The times we had hanging on my wall
I wouldn’t trade them for gold
Cause they laugh and they cry me
Somehow sanctify me
They’re woven in the stories I have told
And tell again
My old friend, I apologize
For the years that have passed
Since the last time you and I
Dusted off those memories
But the running and the races
The people and the places
There’s always somewhere else I had to be
Time gets slim, my old friend
Don’t know why, don’t know why
Don’t know why, don’t know why
My old friend, this song’s for you
Cause a few simple verses
Was the least that I could do
To tell the world that you were here
Cause the love and the laughter
Will live on long after
All of the sadness and the tears
We’ll meet again, my old friend
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
My old friend, my old friend
Goodbye, goodbye
March 2, 2011 at 5:10 p.m.
Dear friend Kirk
Words could never in a million years express the void that was left in so many of our lives since you left us. Theres never been and probabley never will be a friend like the one we had in you. At best we should all learn by the example you set and try to share with eachother the same fellowship you shared with all of us. With all of my heart I miss you dearly and will never forget you. Your friend Mike O
March 7, 2011 at 1:35 p.m.
As I sat on jefferson street watching everyone celebrate your life. I cried because I felt unwelcome there. Why I don't know. I was there just from a distance. I love you KW i know you know the love and respect I had for you and our friendship. everyday is hard for me. I still have your number in my phone I will never delete it. Spread your wings sweet angel.
March 14, 2011 at 6:48 p.m.
Kirk i miss you so much its not the same with out you..Whoever did this to you,I hope they suffer as your friends and family have suffered from your loss.I miss playing darts with you and you beating me all the time.I really enjoyed listening to your stories i have really learned a lot from you.I will never forget you.God bless you,love always your friend Robbin.
March 17, 2011 at 1:45 p.m.
CAPTAIN KIRK,
I just found out about your passing and it saddened me. However I know you are in a better place than we are. So enjoy yourself my friend as I know you will and we will meet again someday. You will be missed.
April 4, 2011 at 4:21 p.m.
"not how did he die , but how did he live?" not how did he die, but how did he live? not what did he gain but what did he give? these are the units to measure the worth of a man we once knew. not what was his church, nor what was his creed? but had he befriended those really need? was he ever ready with word of good cheer, to bring back a smile, to banish a tear? not what did the sketch in the paper say; but how many were sorry when he passed away. we love you and miss you so much tio. thank you for the van your awesome!!!!!!!!!!! love gordo & mari
April 4, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.
Hello My Brother
I thought of you today just like everyday. I miss you so so much. I am in rehab right now and I am going to get my crap together. I know if you were here you would of been proud. Im with Essy too. We talk about you often. Kisses and Hugs I love you.
April 12, 2011 at 6:46 p.m.
Everyday I think of you I miss you so mch. I wish u were still here. :(
July 8, 2011 at 9:55 a.m.
You are loved Kirk. You are dearly missed.
July 20, 2011 at 9:15 a.m.
Miss you...love you...carry you in my heart and think of you throughout the day.
Aug. 24, 2011 at 3:59 p.m.
Update please.
Sept. 7, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.
Come on Pomona PD quit dragging your feet. You know who did this Im sure. Nail that PRICK. I hate that there is no changes.
Kirk deserves to be Honored and I want to see this CRIME Resolved! Thanks
I miss you KW
Sept. 9, 2011 at 8:07 a.m.
It looks like the only way Kirk's murder will be solved is if someone follows the Homicide Detectives around with a camera to make sure they are actually working on it.
Sept. 9, 2011 at 4:06 p.m.
Kirk was well known and liked. Kirk ever been in prison? Did Kirk live in a gang infested neighborhood? Just wondering. Trying to put the pieces together. Why would someone want to kill Kirk in Pomona?!
Oct. 3, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.
Never far from my mind or my heart Kirk. You touched many lives and the world was a better place because you were in it.
Oct. 12, 2011 at 10:07 a.m.
As usual, I've been thinking a lot about Kirk and what a wonderful man he was. Most of us hope to touch the lives of others and to make a difference in the lives of others. Kirk did just that and it's why he will never be forgotten.
I was also thinking of the vermin that took Kirk's life.
Wherever this vermin goes, whatever he does - even if he is never brought to justice - he will carry with him the memory Kirk's face and the look in Kirk's eyes in the moments he pulled the trigger.
There is no drink, drug or distraction that will take that memory away.
I take comfort in knowing that Kirk's murderer has this burden to accompany him throughout his life and that he will never be free of it.
Nov. 22, 2011 at 12:05 p.m.
Murderers are brave, bold and bad when they have a gun with them but then run away like little girls frightened by the boogie monster after the deed is done.
Nov. 28, 2011 at 12:25 p.m.
This is going to be the first year and holiday without you Kirk. Especially on your B.D. 1/28/13 Sat when your spirit comes straight through us, we're feeling the strength of what you told us once. In life, sometimes, things just happen and you need to be strong, when you think you aren't, just to be able to get through things. Cal and I are strong together, you said, and that is where our strengths lie. There's no reason good enough for killing or murder, under any condition. The PD must have a set of requirements on your investigation before it can be done. We hope the struggle for the challenge will always be in their hearts, till the case is closed. We love and miss you. Cal and Penny
Dec. 7, 2011 at 1:56 p.m.
i need to correct the year on kirks date and year to 1 28 2012 not 2013 sorry about kirk you are always in are heart dam we hate this so much i just cry sometimes think of you at are van and how we all would laugh so hard when i thought i knew more about working on cars then you and cal we love you so so much c and p
Dec. 14, 2011 at 12:34 p.m.
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the spirit of our loved one comes through, to tell us they love us and that they are happy."
At night I look at the stars and think of you Kirk. And when I see a shooting star, I like to believe you are smiling and winking at me.
The love for you that is felt by your family and friends is with you always Kirk and it only grows stronger and more pure.
I love you Kirk so very, very much...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 9:57 a.m.
Another day, same wish.
Like everyone who's life you touched, we only wish you were here. Life just isn't the same without you. It never will be.
Miss you and love you Kirk.
Dec. 23, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
we are still thinking of you all the time its been one long year without you joking and laughing with us about working on the van alltogether you and me kirk doing all the work and penny telling us how to do it you are one year older in are hearts allways we love you till we meet again
Jan. 30, 2012 at 4:03 p.m.
here we are again someone dont like us talking to you oh well tough dodo are friend ship with you will always be riding in the wind and penny can stay home working on the van we love you
Feb. 6, 2012 at 5:26 p.m.
we miss you love you always we are sorry if this dont get on here cal penny
Feb. 6, 2012 at 5:59 p.m.
Penny is my mother. I seen that she was posting on here. Mom i am sorry for the lose of your friend. I hope that you are doing good. I miss you. I wish you didn't hate me. Chase has graduated high school and is doing good. I wish you would email me or something. My email is gijanegirl1@yahoo.com. I love you mom....
March 10, 2012 at 10:23 a.m.
candas we were so happy when we saw you your message i dont hate you at all i never if kirk heard you say that he would be so misapointed that you feel that way we love you so much heres are address cal penny jordan 167 e holt ave pomona calif 91768 write to us im not so good with this conpurter love you whole heart mom cal and kirk apt.5
April 2, 2012 at 12:46 p.m.
was devastated when herd the news about kirk. friend from temple city. we were instint friends when he came to school. we used to hang out at his parents apt. late at night and talk about how we would sign on to fishing boats out of san pedro ca. we would ride around in his old chevy station wagon what a pain to keep going . allways had trouble with the fule pump. anyway needed to say goodbuy and can tell he touched all of you the same. god take you in his arms my friend. till we meet agin.
April 6, 2012 at 4:44 p.m.
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