Fernando Mendez, 29, was killed by a single gunshot while in the backyard of his Pomona home late on November 2, 2025. The shot came from the alley behind the property in the 1000 block of West Second Street near Hamilton Boulevard; officers found him gravely wounded just after 10 p.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Early accounts note he was struck in the head, but reports left unclear whether he was specifically targeted or hit by a round fired into the neighborhood.

Pomona Police cordoned off the block, searched the alley for evidence, and canvassed nearby homes, but no suspect description, motive, or leads had been released. By mid-November 2025 authorities had not announced any arrests and the shooter remained unknown. An online memorial lists his name, age, date, and place of death, with many virtual candles left by mourners.

If anyone saw activity in the alley behind the 1000 block of West Second Street that night or has information about this shooting, please share what is known.