LBPD Blotter - 1/9/24

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.

• Officers investigate a negligent discharge: On Jan. 8, 2024, at approximately 7:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Harding Street regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence, including bullet casings, indicating a shooting had occurred. No injuries were reported, the suspect information and the motive for the shooting is under investigation. The investigation is ongoing. 

UPDATE 4:25 p.m.

• Officers investigate a shooting: Today, at approximately 2:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the 6300 block of Myrtle Avenue regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence that a shooting had occurred. The victim self-transported to a local hospital. Suspect information is under investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

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