LBPD Blotter - July 13, 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.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Officers investigate a shooting: On July 12, 2023 at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers responded to the 5500 block of Ackerfield Avenue regarding a hit shooting report. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department and personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for their non-life-threatening injuries. The victim stated he was in the area of 2300 block of South Street, when he was approached by a known male adult suspect. The suspect revealed a firearm and after a brief verbal altercation shot at the victim, striking him. The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. At this time, no suspect information is available, and the motive for the shooting is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.