Family shares heartbreak following Pomona double homicide
Key Points:
- Veronica Lopez, 24, was fatally shot in a double homicide inside a Pomona apartment complex, allegedly by her boyfriend Robert Galtman, who then fled and was later arrested after a lengthy police chase.
- Family members expressed deep grief and shock, describing Veronica as a talented, vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short.
- Authorities responded to gunfire reports near Monterey and Garey avenues, finding two victims; the second victim has not been publicly identified.
- Galtman was apprehended following a 90-minute freeway pursuit and is being held on $3.1 million bail, with arraignment scheduled in Pomona.
- Veronica’s family is organizing funeral services and has started a GoFundMe campaign to cover expenses, remembering her as “Forever 24. Forever loved. Forever missed.”