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Justice for Veronica: Family Seeks Answers in Pomona Double Slaying
20 Jun
Summary
- A 24-year-old woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend in Pomona.
- A lengthy pursuit ended with the suspect's arrest after a PIT maneuver.
- The victim's family established a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
A family is mourning the loss of Veronica Lopez, a 24-year-old woman who was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon at a Pomona apartment complex. Authorities allege that Robert Galtman, her boyfriend of two years, is responsible for the shooting, which also claimed the life of another individual whose identity has not yet been released.
Veronica's parents described her as vibrant, happy, and a go-getter. The shooting occurred near Monterey and Garey Avenues. Galtman reportedly fled the scene in a black Kia sedan.
An automatic license plate reader later detected the vehicle on the northbound 5 Freeway in Sylmar. This led to a pursuit lasting approximately an hour and a half, initiated by the California Highway Patrol. The chase concluded in the Santa Clarita Valley when officers employed a PIT maneuver, resulting in Galtman's apprehension.
The Lopez family learned of Veronica's death while watching news coverage of the pursuit. They have established a GoFundMe to assist with funeral expenses and are resolute in their pursuit of accountability and justice for Veronica.
