LBPD Officers Arrest Hit Shooting Suspect and Seize Firearms from July Incident
Release Date: 2022-08-26
Original Post 7/3/22:
On July 3, 2022, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Magnolia Avenue regarding a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old female victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body. Through their investigation, officers determined the victim was setting up for a fundraising event in a parking lot near the area when she became involved in an altercation with an unknown number of suspects.
A short time later, an unknown suspect shot the victim. Detectives are investigating to determine if there is any connection between the altercation and the shooting. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to officers arrival. The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was listed in stable condition. Officers located evidence, including casings, indicating a shooting had occurred. Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Detectives believe the motive is gang-related.
Update 8/26/22 at 3:00 p.m.:
The juvenile suspect was taken into custody during a traffic stop, and was booked on attempted murder related charges. Bail was set at no bail.
During the service of the search warrant, officers recovered an AR-15 rifle, shotgun, 40 caliber handgun, magazines, and ammunition. See below photographs.
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This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.
