Daniel James Allen, 40, was shot and killed near 1837 Salem Court in Claremont, California, on the evening of April 7, 2021. Emergency responders were called to the scene and Allen was pronounced dead there; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records list the death as a homicide.

The Claremont Police Department opened an investigation that included canvassing the neighborhood, interviewing potential witnesses, and collecting forensic evidence. Initial leads were scarce, and the case remained unresolved for several weeks as detectives continued their work.

A suspect was later identified and taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder. The case moved into the judicial system where it proceeded through legal process.

If anyone has information about the shooting or witnessed activity near Salem Court on April 7, 2021, please contact the Claremont Police Department.