$10,000 reward issued in ongoing investigation of 2014 murder

[aesop_image imgwidth=”500px” img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Murder-case.jpg” credit=”Courtesy LBPD” align=”left” lightbox=”on” caption=”Long Beach Police Department detectives have released surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene in a 2014 shooting that killed 33-year-old Charles Bell of Compton and injured three others. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced on Dec. 16 that it has issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.” captionposition=”left”] The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at the recommendation of 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe, issued a $10,000 reward on Dec. 16 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the 2014 murder of 33-year-old Charles Bell of Compton.
On March 23, 2014, around 2:55am, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) responded to a shots-fired call in the area of 6th Street and Long Beach Boulevard.
Long Beach officers discovered four male adults who appeared to have been struck by gunfire, according to the department. Bell, who sustained a gunshot wound to the torso, was lying in the parking lot of a restaurant and was determined deceased at the scene. Long Beach Fire Department paramedics transported the three other victims to local hospitals. Those three survived.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect attempted to instigate a fight with the individuals, who were leaving the restaurant. The encounter then escalated into a shooting. The suspect fled with multiple people in a dark-colored SUV. The suspect is described as an African-American male, approximately 25 years old, according to the LBPD. He remains outstanding.
Detectives are releasing surveillance video of the suspect vehicle fleeing westbound on 6th Street— the wrong way on a one-way street. Detectives are hopeful the reward may prompt reluctant witnesses to come forward and provide additional information.
The investigation remains ongoing. Those with information regarding the murder are urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives S. Lasch and D. Goodman at (562) 570-7244.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIPLA, plus the tip, to 274637 (CRIMES).
For more information, visit LACrimeStoppers.org .