Update: June 16
Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the June 14, 2025 murder of Jesse Stiles, a 43-year-old resident of Long Beach.
Through their investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as Orlando Joel Villarreal, a 41-year-old resident of Long Beach. Detectives located and arrested Villarreal on June 15, in the city of Carson. Villarreal was booked for murder, and his bail was set at $2,000,000.
The motive remains under investigation.
Detectives will present the case later this week to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
Original News Release
Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on June 14, in the area of 17th Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
About 11:31 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until being relieved by the Long Beach Fire Department. Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Homicide detectives are investigating the motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting and are working to identify a possible suspect(s).
The victim has been identified as Jesse Stiles, a 43-year-old resident of Long Beach.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Juan Carlos Reyes and Jesus Espinoza at 562-570-7244. Or anonymously at 800-222-8477, www.lacrimestoppers.org
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