LBPD Blotter - April 24, 2025

Release Date: 2025-04-24

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:

• Stabbing – 700 block of St. Louis Avenue:  On April 23, 2025 at approximately 7:31 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of St. Louis Avenue regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim with non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. The motive, circumstances, and suspect information are under investigation. 

• Traffic Fatality – 7th Street and Channel Drive:  Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on April 23, 2025 which resulted in the death of a male adult. A news release detailing the incident is forthcoming. 

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