LBPD Blotter - July 31, 2026

Release Date: 2026-07-31

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 – 500 block of West 7th Street: On July 30, 2026 at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of West 7th Street regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim with non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper and lower body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was in a physical altercation with a group of male adults, which escalated when one of the men stabbed the victim. Suspect information is under investigation.
  
  
• Murder - 700 Block of Magnolia Avenue: Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on July 31, 2026, near the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue. A news release detailing this incident can be found here.