A domestic violence call in Pomona escalated into a deadly police pursuit Wednesday night, leaving two people dead and a suspect in custody, authorities said.
Officers responded at approximately 9:33 p.m. to a reported domestic violence incident on the 400 block of East 10th Street, according to the Pomona Police Department. The suspect returned to the residence in a truck while officers spoke with the victim, driving recklessly and intentionally striking a parked patrol vehicle.
The suspect then fled, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit. The chase continued southbound on Garey Avenue, where the suspect collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Garey Avenue and County Road.
Both occupants of that vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the suspect as Marshall Judson, 31, of Pomona. Officers took him into custody following the crash. Investigators later discovered a firearm and additional firearm components inside his vehicle. Authorities also noted that Judson’s driver’s license was invalid.
Officials said this was not the first time officers had been called to the residence.
“Last night was the second time we responded to that house for a domestic violence call,” said Aly Mejia, public information officer of the Pomona Police Department.
The identities of the two victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Judson has been booked on multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, driving under the influence, felony evasion, driving without a valid license, and firearm-related offenses, according to authorities.
