LBPD Blotter - Sept. 11, 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:

• Officers investigate a shooting: On Sept. 10, 2023, at approximately 9:28 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of East 15th street regarding a shooting report. The preliminary investigation indicates that the female adult victim and the male adult suspect were involved in an argument at an outdoor party. The argument escalated when the suspect fired a gun at a fence. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. Officers located officers located evidence, including bullet casings and strike marks, indicating a shooting had occurred. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers investigate a shooting: On Sept. 10, 2023, at approximately 10:32 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of East 37th Street regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence that a shooting had occurred, including bullet casings. Suspect information and the motive for the shooting is under investigation. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

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