Jacob Serrano, 19, of Pomona, California, was fatally shot near 1442 S. White Ave. on February 15, 2021. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner lists the death as a homicide; police say he was shot multiple times late that night. Family and friends described him as a young man with a bright future, and the community held vigils and organized fundraisers to help with funeral expenses.

The Pomona Police Department opened an investigation but faced challenges, including a lack of immediate witnesses and limited physical evidence at the scene. Police appealed to the public for information that could identify those responsible. If anyone has information about Jacob’s death or his activities around February 15, 2021, please contact the Pomona Police Department.