Bennie Jean Porter was 53 when she was fatally shot on August 1, 2014, in Pomona, California. The shooting happened about 11:45 p.m. while Porter and her brother-in-law, Lafferal Alexander, were sitting on the porch of their East Lexington Avenue home. Alexander died at the scene; Porter was critically injured and later pronounced dead at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

Police say an unknown assailant or assailants approached and opened fire. Investigators have not identified any suspects and have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Authorities have stated the shooting does not appear to be gang-related; the motive remains unclear. Porter’s family has expressed frustration and grief, noting the family has endured other tragedies.

Anyone with information about that night is asked to contact the Pomona Police Department.