Homicide detectives are investigating an undetermined death of a female adult.
On March 1, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers responded to the area of the San Gabriel River and Willow Street to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a report of a dead body, which did not appear to be from natural causes. Long Beach Fire Department Personnel determined the victim deceased at the scene.
Upon arrival, officers determined the victim’s death was possibly the result of a homicide. Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are conducting the investigation. The cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
The victim’s identity is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. The motive and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear and Chasen Contreras at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org