A man believed to have been a transient died on Saturday, July 4, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).
Around 5:27am, police were dispatched to the area of East Anaheim Street and Dawson Avenue to assist Long Beach Fire Department personnel with an unresponsive subject who appeared to have sustained a stab injury.
Long Beach paramedics determined the male adult to be deceased at the scene.
At press time, the victim is not being identified pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner. The preliminary investigation led investigators to believe the victim is homeless.
No suspect information is available, a motive is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing, according to police.
Those with information regarding the incident are urged to call Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Scott Lasch and Michael Hubbard at (562) 570-7244.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .
Source: LBPD
