LBPD Blotter - 5/30/24

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.

• Hit Shooting - 1400 Chestnut Avenue: On May 30, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m. officers responded to the1400 block of Chestnut Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was near 14th Street and Pacific Avenue when he was shot by an unknown suspect(s). Officers were unable to locate a crime scene. No other injuries were reported. The motive for the shooting is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
   
• Hit shooting - Willow Street and Easy Avenue: On May 30, 2024 at approximately 2:33 a.m. officers responded to a local hospital regarding a male adult victim who walked in with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was driving near the intersection of Willow Street and Easy Avenue when a vehicle with an unknown number of  occupants pulled alongside him and fired a single shot into the victim’s vehicle then fled the area. The victim transported himself to a local hospital where he was treated for his injury. Officers were unable to locate a crime scene.  No other injuries were reported. The motive for the shooting is unknown and the investigation is ongoing. 

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