LBPD Blotter - May 27, 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:

• No-hit shooting - Walnut Avenue and 10th Street. On May 26, 2023 at approximately 8:34 p.m., officers responded to a shots call in the area of Walnut Avenue and 10th Street. The preliminary investigation indicates two male victims were walking on Walnut Avenue when an unknown suspect vehicle drove up and stopped in the middle of the street. The suspect(s) fired shots from inside the suspect vehicle at the victims. The victims and suspect(s) all fled the area prior to officers’ arrival. One occupied business and two unoccupied parked vehicles were struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported.  Officers located casings. Further suspect information and motive are under investigation. The investigation is ongoing.