A man was fatally shot inside an open business during a “verbal dispute” on Sunday, Jan. 16 near the 1900 block of West Willow Street, police said.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 10:15 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso.
Officers rendered aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene. Through a preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim, who was an employee of the business, was involved in a “verbal dispute” with a male customer, who is currently the suspect of the shooting, police said.
The suspect was last seen exiting the business and fleeing the scene on foot in an unknown direction, police said.
The identity of the victim and notification of next of kin will be conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner–Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Don Collier or Leticia Gamboa at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Correction: Jan. 17, 10:10 a.m. A previous headline in this story incorrectly stated that the shooting occurred in East Long Beach. The shooting occurred in West Long Beach.
