Man shot to death in Pomona alley

   Man Shot to Death in Pomona Alley
Barricade police tape on the floor at a shooting crime scene Photo credit Getty Images

POMONA (CNS) - Authorities today identified a homeless man who was shot to death in a Pomona alley.

The shooting was reported at 7:36 p.m. Sunday in the 2400 block of Angela Street, according to Pomona police Sgt. Iain Miller.

Hector Zarate Jr., 35, who was homeless, died at the scene, the Los Angeles County coroner's office reported.

``The motive for the shooting is unknown and no suspects have been identified,'' Miller said in a statement. ``This is not believed to be a random attack.''

Anyone with information on the case was asked to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

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