LBPD Blotter - May 16, 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 Hit Shooting: On May 15, 2023, at approximately 10:54 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of 67th Street regarding a hit shooting. Upon arrival, officers contacted a female adult victim with a non-life-threatening injury to the upper body. Through their investigation, officers learned that the victim was outside when she heard a loud noise and saw a male adult suspect shooting in her direction. The victim fled and called police. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. Officers located evidence, including bullet casings and strike marks indicating a shooting had occurred. Fire Department personnel provided medical aid and transported the victim to a local hospital. Suspect information and the motive for the shooting is under investigation. The investigation is ongoing.