LBPD Blotter - Sept. 15, 2022

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department will begin posting information about recent police activity, ongoing investigations, and other LBPD updates to the Department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the Department’s website.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. each day, community members will be able to read preliminary information about incidents that may have occurred the previous evening, including shootings, stabbings, traffic fatality, and murder investigations, as well as any other notable incidents. This page will be a resource for the public to learn more about enforcement efforts, arrests, and commendable events and will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Murder Investigation - Ocean Boulevard and Corona Avenue. On Sept. 14, 2022 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to assist the Fire Department at Ocean Boulevard and Corona Avenue. Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel located a deceased male adult inside the vehicle. Homicide detectives and the Coroner’s Office responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. A news release is forthcoming. 
• Hit Shooting - 6300 block of Myrtle Avenue. On Sept. 15, 2022 at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 6300 block of Myrtle Avenue. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim who sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. Through their preliminary investigation, officers determined the victim was standing outside when he heard a gunshot and realized he had been struck. Officers located evidence at the scene, including casings. The motive and additional suspect information is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.

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