The body of an unidentified man who had been shot was found last weekend, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).
On Sunday Feb. 28, at approximately 3:24am, police were dispatched to assist the Long Beach Fire Department in the 1000 block of Norman Court on a call of a dead body. When officers arrived, they located a deceased male adult who had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
At press time, the name of the victim has not been released. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will positively identify the victim and notify next of kin, according to the LBPD.
No suspect is in custody, and no suspect information is available. A motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Those with information are urged to call the homicide detail at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .
