LBPD Blotter - March 6, 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 respond to a stabbing in progress resulting in an officer-involved shooting - On March 5^th, 2023 at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a stabbing in progress, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult suspect and a male adult victim, and an officer-involved shooting occurred. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the stabbing victim to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. LBFD transported the stabbing suspect to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The officer involved in the shooting did not sustain any injuries. Homicide Detectives were notified and responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. A news release with additional information regarding the incident will be published on our news release page later today here.

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