Dominic Quant, a 50-year-old Latino man known as Dom Poniac, was fatally shot on January 28, 2025, on Avon Way in the Del Rey area of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner determined he died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen; his death was pronounced at 9:37 p.m. Surveillance footage captured a suspect leaving the scene after the shot.

Authorities arrested 62-year-old Ronaldo Fabian Hernandez on January 29 and charged him with first-degree murder under California Penal Code 187. Prosecutors also allege a special circumstance under Penal Code 12022.53 for personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury. Hernandez pleaded not guilty and is represented by attorney Tomas Requejo; bail was set initially at $2 million and later increased to $3 million, and he remains in custody. His next court date was scheduled for March 24.

Quant was a father of three—Zaliyah, Jahzea and Mateo—and had stepped out to pick up dinner for his children when he was shot. His family has launched a fundraiser to cover funeral costs, relocation and an education fund, saying they want to move away from the area because they live near the suspect’s family. Does anyone have information about the shooting or the surrounding area that could help investigators or the family?