LBPD Blotter - May 18, 2022

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department will begin posting information about recent police activity, ongoing investigations, and other LBPD updates to the Department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the Department’s website.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. each day, community members will be able to read preliminary information about incidents that may have occurred the previous evening, including shootings, stabbings, traffic fatality, and murder investigations, as well as any other notable incidents. This page will be a resource for the public to learn more about enforcement efforts, arrests, and commendable events and will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Hit Shooting: On May 17, 2022 at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Greenleaf Boulevard regarding a hit-shooting. Upon arrival, officers contacted a female adult victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for her injuries. Witnesses described the suspects as three male juveniles who fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Officers conducted a search of the area and detained two possible suspects, who were determined to be involved in the shooting. Officers arrested a 15-year-old male, resident of the City of Long Beach and a 17-year-old male, resident of the City of Paramount. Officers transported the suspects to Juvenile Booking where they were booked on firearm related charges. The incident is being investigated as gang-related. Detectives responded to the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

• Stabbing: On May 17, 2022 at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Aquarium Way regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a female adult victim with a stab wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for her injuries. The victim and suspect are known to each other. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. The investigation is ongoing.

• SWAT Callout: On May 17, 2022 at approximately 12:36 p.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of East Pacific Coast Highway regarding a check the well being of a subject. Upon arrival, the subject stated he had a firearm inside of the room. The LBPD Mental Evaluation Team (MET) responded and attempted to establish a rapport with the subject. The subject initially responded, but then ended communication with MET. Officers established a perimeter, the SWAT team was activated, and nearby residents were evacuated and/or sheltered in place. Officers made contact with the subject, negotiators attempted to deescalate the situation for several hours, and the suspect eventually surrendered himself to officers. A firearm was not located inside of the room. MET determined the subject did not meet criteria to be placed on a Mental Evaluation Hold. The subject was identified as Maverick Campbell, a 46-year-old, resident of the City of Menefee and was booked for trespassing and obstructing a public officer. He was held on zero-bail. The investigation is ongoing.