A Long Beach man in his 40s was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 30, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).
Around 11pm that day, officers responded to the 1600 block of Pine Avenue regarding a “shots fired” call. When officers arrived, they discovered a male adult with apparent gun-shot wounds to the torso, in the intersection. The victim was transported to a local hospital by paramedics, and he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.
Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim was approached by two black males and subsequently shot multiple times in the torso. The suspects then fled eastbound on 16th Street and remain outstanding. A motive for the shooting is unknown.
After fleeing the area, the suspects may have been involved in a physical altercation with a second male subject in the area of 16th Street and Locust Avenue, however, the investigation remains ongoing.
The victim is only being identified as a male in his 40s from Long Beach, pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Those who may have information regarding the incident are urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Mark Mattia and Donald Goodman at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or visiting lacrimestoppers. org .
