LBPD Blotter - Oct. 29, 2024

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 - 500 block of Cherry Avenue - On Oct. 28, 2024 at approximately 9:58 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Cherry Avenue regarding a hit shooting. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of the Long Beach Fire Department. LBFD personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was approached by a male adult suspect who demanded the victim’s property and discharged a firearm, striking the victim. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. No other injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

• Hit Shooting - 400 block of West 5th Street - On Oct. 28, 2024 at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of West 5th Street regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. Officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of the Long Beach Fire Department. LBFD personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates two male subjects were in a physical altercation when one of the subjects accidentally discharged a firearm, striking himself. The second subject fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
  
  

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