Three people were in custody Wednesday—one facing a murder charge—in connection with the shooting death of a man in Long Beach in June, authorities said.
David Nevarez, 35, was shot about 10 p.m. on June 16 in the 5500 block of Ackerfield Avenue, and he died at a hospital, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
On June 29, Roland Barber, 40, of Long Beach, was arrested in a shooting that occurred that same day, police said.
“While Barber was in custody, detectives gathered evidence identifying him as the suspect for the June 16th murder of David Nevarez,” police said in a statement.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, Barber pleaded not guilty to one count of murder. He remains in custody on $3 million bail.
“Detectives believe both Barber and Nevarez were not known to each other,” police said. “However on June 16, they were involved in a dispute, which escalated into a shooting, which resulted in Nevarez’s death.”
On Aug. 3, detectives arrested Maytte Barber, 35, of Long Beach, police said. She was booked on suspicion of accessory to murder, and is being held on $1 million bail, police said.
Also on Aug. 3, detectives arrested Edward Williams, 59, of Long Beach, police said. Williams was booked on suspicion of accessory to murder, and he is being held on $1 million bail, police said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detectives Eric Thai or Ethan Shear at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS, or via the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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