LBPD Blotter - May 26, 2023

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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 as of 3:45 p.m.: 

• Officers Investigate a Hit Shooting: On May 26, 2023, at approximately 2:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Vernon Street and Long Beach Boulevard regarding a hit shooting that had just occurred. A victim was transported to a local hospital by a private citizen. Officers are actively investigating and looking for the suspect(s). The investigation is ongoing. 
  Update 5/27/23: The preliminary investigation indicates the passenger of a dark-colored sedan exited a vehicle and fired shots at the victim. The suspect then got back into the suspect vehicle and fled southbound on Long Beach Boulevard. The victim, a 16-year-old male, was taken to a local hospital by a Good Samaritan before officers arrived on scene, for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. Gang detectives responded to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Officers Investigate a Stabbing and Arrest Suspect: On May 26, 2023, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of East 4th Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The preliminary investigation indicates a male adult suspect assaulted a female adult victim; a male adult intervened and was physically assaulted by the suspect. The suspect then stabbed the male adult victim. Officers arrived on scene, located the suspect, and attempted to de-escalate the situation. The suspect did not comply with officers' directions, resulting in the use of less lethal munitions and pepper spray. Officers then arrested the suspect. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the male adult victim to a local hospital for a non-life-threatening injury to the upper body.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was cleared medically before booking. He was identified as Corey Justin Taylor, a 26-year-old person experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, who was booked for battery, obstructing/resisting a peace officer, and assault with a deadly weapon. Bail was set at $30,000. The investigation is ongoing.
  Update 12:20pm - additional information added in bold