MURDER (900 Block of Hoffman)
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 7/9/2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 2018 Subject: MURDER INVESTIGATION (900 BLOCK OF HOFFMAN AVENUE) Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 On July 8, 2018, at approx. 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Hoffman Avenue regarding reports of a shooting, which resulted in the death of a female adult, and the injuring of a male adult. When officers arrived, they located two gunshot victims in front of a residence. A female subject had been struck in the upper torso, and a male subject had been struck in the lower torso. Both victims were transported to a local hospital by LBFD paramedics, where the female was later pronounced deceased. The male victim was listed in stable condition. The deceased victim is only being identified as a 22-year-old female resident of Long Beach, pending notification of next of kin. The second victim is only being identified as a 25-year-old resident of Long Beach. The incident is being investigated as possibly gang-related, however, a motive has not yet been determined. Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident is urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Malcolm Evans 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 . 