Long Beach Police Department

09/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 11:02

LBPD Blotter - Sept. 8, 2024

Release Date: 2024-09-08

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department posts preliminary information about incidents that occurred the previous evening, including shootings and stabbings, as well as any other LBPD updates to the Department's homepage and on the "News" tab of the Department's website. This page will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here's a recap of incidents occurring last night:

  • Hit Shooting - 100 Block of Linden Avenue - On Sept. 8, 2024 at approximately 1:32 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Linden Avenue regarding a shooting. The preliminary investigation indicates two groups of subjects were involved in a verbal altercation. A security guard noticed a male adult suspect from the group was armed. During an attempt to disarm him, the firearm discharged. All of the subjects and suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. Officers recovered the firearm. A short time later, officers were notified that a man self-transported to a hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body. It was determined he was the suspect from the incident, and he was arrested. No other injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

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  • Traffic Fatality - Long Beach Boulevard and 45th Street - Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Sept. 7, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male motorcyclist. A news release is forthcoming.

    This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.