LBPD Blotter - May 19, 2022

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department will begin posting information about recent police activity, ongoing investigations, and other LBPD updates to the Department's homepage and on the "News" tab of the Department's website.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. each day, community members will be able to read preliminary information about incidents that may have occurred the previous evening, including shootings, stabbings, traffic fatality, and murder investigations, as well as any other notable incidents. This page will be a resource for the public to learn more about enforcement efforts, arrests, and commendable events and will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here's a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Officers Investigate No-Hit Shooting:

  On 05/18/2022 at approximately 8:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Appleton Street and Bonito Avenue regarding a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers contacted a witness who stated they observed two male subjects arguing in the intersection, which escalated into a shooting. Both the victim and suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. Officers located evidence on scene, indicating a shooting had occurred. No injuries were reported. At this time, no suspect information is available and the motive for the shooting is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.