Briefs

Murder Investigation– Atlantic Ave. LB

 

 

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult victim that occurred on March 17, on Atlantic Avenue.

About 3:49 a.m., officers responded to the 5400 block of Atlantic Ave. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim who was shot in the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel, who transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene. At this time, the motive for the shooting and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Detectives are working to determine the identity of any suspect(s) involved.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Eric Thai or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244, or anonymously at 800-222-8477, www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Reporters Desk

Recent Posts

Stopping Benefit Theft: L.A. County Department of Public Social Services Launches EBT Safety & Security Month

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services or DPSS has launched its Electronic…

5 minutes ago

Latina Equal Pay Day: Barragán, Leger Fernández Call for Action on Wage Gap

  WASHINGTON — Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Chair of…

30 minutes ago

Long Beach Music Museum Turns Up the Volume at the Regency, Featuring Blues Legend Bernie Pearl

  LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Music Museum is bringing its collection and celebration…

1 hour ago

Data Center Cancellations Surpass $260 Billion in 2026

  On Oct. 6, Heatmap News reported that the country’s largest technology companies are expected…

22 hours ago

Dignity Health Recognizes National Rehabilitation Awareness Month

  LONG BEACH — The healing process doesn’t end at the hospital door—it begins in…

22 hours ago

Los Angeles Briefs: County Challenges Proposed Census Changes, Board Approves HUG Act Motion for Youth in Detention

Los Angeles County Takes Action Against Proposed Census Rule Changes LOS ANGELES — The Los…

23 hours ago