A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Long Beach man.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, around 9pm, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers were dispatched to the area of 14th Street and Gundry Avenue regarding a shooting call.
Arriving officers located a victim who had sustained a gunshot injury lying in the street. Long Beach Fire personnel transported him to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jeffrey Keo of Long Beach. He was not a gang member, according to police.
While officers were conducting their initial investigation at the scene, they located a possible suspect, which led to a foot pursuit. Officers established a perimeter in an attempt to contain the fleeing suspect. At approximately 10:30pm, a SWAT team was activated to assist with the operation, including search of a residence. The search for the suspect concluded around 6am., however, the suspect was not located in the residence.
Several individuals, including one who was later identified as the suspect, were detained and transported to the police headquarters to be interviewed. At the conclusion of the interviews, a 17-year-old resident of Long Beach was booked for murder and a gang enhancement.
The suspect’s identity is not being released because he is a juvenile.
The preliminary investigation indicated that a confrontation between the suspect and the victim occurred prior to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing. Those with information regarding the incident are asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Scott Lasch, Michael Hubbard and Teryl Hubert at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .
