MURDER INVESTIGATION – 5300 BLOCK OF E. 2ND STREET

Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on Feb.18, 2024, in the 5300 block of E. 2nd Street.

At approximately 12:58 a.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of E. 2nd Street regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was initially engaged in a physical altercation with an unknown male adult suspect, which escalated when the suspect revealed a firearm and shot the victim. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

The victim has been identified as Johnny Santos, a 32-year-old resident of Long Beach.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Jesus Espinoza or Alfredo Chairez at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "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