LBPD Blotter - July 1, 2023

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.

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Officers investigate a traffic collision: On July 1, 2023, at approximately 11:29 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Orange Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision. The preliminary investigation indicates that a single vehicle collided with a utility pole with telephone and internet wires, the male adult driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A second collision occurred when another passing vehicle struck the downed wires, without any injuries reported. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and the first driver refused medical treatment. Impaired driving appears to be a factor in this case. Officers took the first driver into custody and transported him to a local hospital for medical treatment, prior to booking. The investigation is ongoing.

Del Amo Boulevard between Orange Avenue and Cherry Avenue will be closed for an extended period due to the downed wires.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Officers investigate a stabbing: On June 30, 2023, at approximately 11:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Market Street regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim with non-life-threatening injuries to the upper body. The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and his roommate, the male adult suspect, were having a verbal argument, which escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing.