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LBPD Blotter - Feb. 12, 2026

Release Date: 2026-02-12

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:

  • No-hit shooting – 400 block of Cowles Street: On Feb. 11, 2026 at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Cowles Street regarding a shooting. The preliminary investigation indicates a male adult suspect discharged a firearm inside his residence and fled the scene. No injuries were reported. Officers located the suspect in the area of Anaheim Street and Chestnut Avenue and safely arrested him. The suspect was determined to be a prohibited possessor. Officers recovered a firearm. The investigation is ongoing.

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