Long Beach Police Department

05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2024 16:29

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 800 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurredon May 8, 2024, in the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue.

At approximately, 12:11 a.m.,officers responded to the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a shotscall. Upon arrival, officers locateda male adult victim with gunshot wounds to his upper body. Officers immediately renderedmedical aid to the victim. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene and determined the victim deceased.

The suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. The motive for the shooting and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation

The victim has been identified as Tyrone Parks a 28-year-old resident of Long Beach.

Anyone with information regardingthe incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives,Sean Magee or Juan Carlos Reyes(562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submittedthrough "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org