HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
City of Long Beach
["Long Beach Police Department"]
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A- A A+ Long Beach Police Department Media Relations 400 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5273 12/8/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 2016 Subject: HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 On December 8, 2016, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4900 block of Ferro Court regarding a stabbing that just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a male adult with a stab wound to his upper torso. The subject who was responsible for the stabbing also a male adult remained at the scene and has been detained by officers while they conducted their investigation. Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the victim to local Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. Homicide Detectives responded and are handling the investigation, and no arrest has been made at this time. The victim has been identified as Aaron Whatley a 43 year-old resident of Long Beach. Anyone with information is urged to call Homicide Detectives Shea Robertson and Oscar Valenzuela at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting http://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. About Long Beach Police Department The mission of the Long Beach Police Department is to enhance public safety through partnerships, while providing a safe City for all people. For more information on the Police Department, please visit us at www.longbeach.gov/police . Follow us on social media to stay connected: Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . 