LBPD Blotter - March 19, 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 non-fatal hit shooting - On 3/19/23, at approximately 5:27 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Ocean Boulevard regarding a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds to the lower body. The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene, however, the victim later self-transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Through their investigation, officers determined the victim was involved in a verbal dispute with an unknown suspect that escalated to the shooting and the suspect fled the scene prior to officers arrival. Officers located evidence, including casings, indicating a shooting had occurred. At this time, no suspect information is available and the investigation is ongoing.

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