Crime & Safety
Mother's Plea On Banning Billboard: 'Who Murdered' My Son?
With no arrests announced in the July, 1, 2018 killing, Bradley Cunningham's mom is still seeking justice for her son.
BANNING, CA — Bradley Seth Cunningham of Banning was fatally shot July 1, 2018. He was just 21. Nearly two years later, a billboard with his photo asks, "Do you know who murdered me?"
His mother, Michelle, paid for the billboard on Ramsey Street that was posted April 3, according to a report from The Press-Enterprise. With no arrests announced in the case, she's still seeking justice for her son. The billboard directs people to call 951-922-3170 — the phone number to the Banning Police Department.
The night of the fatal shooting, police were called to the 300 block of East Barbour Street and found Cunningham, who died at the scene.
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“I just want answers,” Michelle told the PE.
Banning Police Chief Matthew Hamner would not discuss the case, but told the PE, “I empathize and sympathize that it’s frustrating to wait for answers. We’re still working it. These cases never go away.”
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"Brad" Cunningham was born May 24, 1997 in Fontana and worked as a supervisor at Dura Plastics at the time of his killing, according to an obituary.
"He had such a sweet soul, and was so kind hearted. His smile was contagious and he loved his siblings and family," the obituary read. "He will be missed."
Read the full PE report here.
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