Family and Friends Raise Funds for Pro-Skateboarder, Neighbor Allegedly Shot by Athlete's Boyfriend - MyNewsLA.com

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Pomona, California
apartment building hallway, fourth floor
Incident type
Shooting, Assault, Pursuit

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Pomona California in Pomona, California: Veronica Lopez, a 24-year-old former pro skateboarder, and her 48-year-old neighbor Richard Brady were found fatally shot in the hallway of a Pomona apartment building on the fourth floor. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Lopez's 48-year-old boyfriend, Robert Galtman, allegedly killed them and then led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit into the Newhall area after being spotted heading toward Sylmar. Galtman was taken into custody and jailed at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in lieu of $3.13 million bail.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Veronica Lopez Unknown Fatal
Richard Brady Unknown Fatal
Robert Galtman Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Family and Friends Raise Funds for Pro-Skateboarder, Neighbor Allegedly Shot by Athlete's Boyfriend - MyNewsLA.com

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