LBPD Blotter - Jan. 29, 2023
Release Date: 2023-01-29
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
- Detectives investigating a fatal traffic collision at Magnolia Avenue and Hill Street: - On Jan 29, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., officers responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue and Hill Street regarding a report of an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers discovered two vehicles involved in a collision. One male adult succumbed to their injuries at the scene; another male adult was transported to a local hospital where they were listed in critical condition. Road closures will be in effect on Magnolia Avenue between 21st street and Hill street while officers are on the scene conducting their investigation. A news release with further information regarding the incident will be published later today on our news release webpage, which you can view here.
- Officers investigate a no-hit shooting near the 2100 block of Locust Avenue: - On 1/28/23, at approximately 9:32 p.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Locust Avenue regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim who stated he was driving in the area when he heard shots and observed his vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Officers searched the area and located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred, including casings and several parked unoccupied vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. At this time, no suspect information is available, 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.
