MURDER LOCUST AND 12TH
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 9/11/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 2016 Subject: MURDER Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 UPDATED 9/14/2016 WITH RELATED NEWS RELEASE: VIOLENT CRIME SERIES RELATED TO RECENT OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: On Sunday, September 11, 2016, at approximately 3:39 a.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the area of Locust Avenue and East 12th Street. Arriving officers found a male adult who sustained a gunshot injury to the upper torso, on the ground. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and determined the victim deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives also responded to begin their investigation. The Los Angeles County Coroner will make positive identification and notify next of kin. A motive for the shooting is unknown. No suspect information is available and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Mark Bigel-Guarino, Todd Johnson, and Shea Robertson 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 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 . 