Teen Killed in Apparent Gang-Related Shooting in Pomona

Sheriff's detectives were searching today for the person who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy in what police called a possible gang-related shooting.

The boy was found in a vehicle and declared dead at a hospital, officials said.

Police were called to White Avenue and Second Street by a patrol officer at 12:06 p.m., Wednesday, according to Lt. Joann Guzek of the Pomona Police Department. It was determined the shooting occurred at Hamilton Avenue and First Street, Guzek said.

The victim's name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call homicide detectives at (909) 620-2085.

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