On Wednesday May 13, 2009 shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a parking lot in the 6800 block of Atlantic Avenue, in response to an assault with a deadly weapon report. When officers arrived on scene they discovered a male adult identified as 25 year-old, Courtney Adams of Compton, with a gunshot wound(s) to the torso. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Long Beach Paramedics.

A second victim identified as a 27-year-old Compton resident was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. His condition is not considered life threatening and he is listed in stable condition at this time.

Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and the investigation is ongoing. There is no suspect information or case details to release at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information regarding it is asked to contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives, Bryan McMahon or Pat O'Dowd at (562) 570-7244 right away.