Long Beach Police Department

05/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/05/2024 03:46

LBPD Blotter - Shooting at South St. and Paramount Blvd.

Release Date: 2024-05-05

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.

Hit Shooting - South Street and Paramount Boulevard: On May 4, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., LBPD responded to a shooting in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard. Approximately seven victims have been reported at this time and all of the victims either self-transported, or were transported by LBFD, to local hospitals; three with non-life-threatening injuries; four in critical condition. The suspect(s) fled prior to officers' arrival. Suspect information and motive are unknown at this time. This is a fluid scene. More to follow.

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