LBPD Blotter - May 5, 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.

UPDATED 5/5/23 at 2:15 p.m.
Attempted Murder Arrest

• Following an April 6 hit-shooting in the 5900 block of Linden Avenue, LBPD Gang detectives worked diligently in gathering sufficient evidence to identify a suspect. On May 4, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m., detectives located the identified suspect in the area of Atlantic Avenue and 60th Street and arrested him. Following the suspect’s arrest, detectives served a search warrant at his residence in the 5900 block of Linden Avenue. Upon their arrival, detectives located ammunition and a firearm matching the description given by the victim. After his arrest, the suspect was transported to Long Beach City jail for booking. The suspect was identified as Joseph Lee Wilson, a 54-year-old resident of Long Beach, who was booked on one count of attempted murder, one count of prohibited possessor in possession of a firearm, one count of assault with a firearm, and one count of prohibited possessor in possession of ammunition. Bail was set a $1,000,000.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• No shootings nor stabbings were reported.