A woman was killed and a man injured during a shooting on July 8, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).
At approximately 11pm that day, officers responded to the 900 block of Hoffman Avenue regarding reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two gunshot victims in front of a residence. A female subject had been struck in the upper torso, and a male subject had been struck in the lower torso. Paramedics transported both victims to a local hospital, where the woman was later pronounced deceased. The male victim was listed in stable condition.
The deceased victim is only being identified as a 22-year-old female resident of Long Beach, pending notification of next of kin. The male victim is only being identified as a 25-year-old resident of Long Beach.
The incident is being investigated as possibly gang-related, however, a motive has not yet been determined.
Those who witnessed or have information regarding the incident are urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Malcolm Evans and Shea Robertson at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to a smartphone or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
Source: LBPD
