LBPD Blotter - 4/3/24

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department posts preliminary information about incidents that occurred the previous evening, including shootings and stabbings, as well as any other LBPD updates to the Department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the Department’s website. This page will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• No-Hit Shooting – 100 block of Canton Street - On April 2, 2024 at approximately 6:23 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Canton Street regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located an uninjured male adult victim. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was in his vehicle when an unknown male adult suspect discharged a firearm towards him, striking his vehicle.  Officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred. The victim was uncooperative with the investigation. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrival. No injuries were reported.  No suspect information is known, and the motive for the shooting is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.

• No-Hit Shooting – 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway -  On April 3, 2024 at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred. The preliminary investigation indicates a male adult suspect fired shots towards a male adult victim. The suspect and the victim fled the scene before officers arrival. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.