Daniel Jacob Mason was 15 when he was shot and killed on February 25, 2019, in Pomona, California. He was standing outside his family’s new home on West 3rd Street with relatives at about 7 p.m. after a birthday celebration when a passing car stopped and someone inside began firing. Daniel was struck in the torso, taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and pronounced dead at 7:39 p.m.

Pomona’s police chief Michael Olivieri said the department would devote significant resources to identify and arrest those responsible. As of the latest reports, no suspects had been identified or arrested, the motive remained unclear, and investigators had not released suspect details or confirmed whether security footage existed. A vigil was held and the community responded with grief and calls for justice.

If anyone was present that evening or has information about the shooting, please contact the Pomona Police Department.