LBPD Blotter - Aug. 5, 2024

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:

• Murder - 3300 Block of 67th Street - Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on Aug. 4, 2024 near the 3300 block of 67th Street. A news release with more information is forthcoming.

• Stabbing - 100 Block of East 28th Street - On Aug. 4, 2024 at approximately 5:06 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of East 28th Street regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper and lower body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim and a male adult suspect were involved in an altercation which escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. The investigation is ongoing.