LBPD Blotter - Oct. 30, 2024

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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:

• No-Hit Shooting - Long Beach Boulevard and Esther Street - On Oct. 30, 2024 at approximately 12:42 a.m., officers responded to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Esther Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call. The preliminary investigation indicates two male adult victims were in a verbal dispute with two male adult suspects. As the victims walked away, one of the suspects discharged a firearm in the victims' direction, missing them. The suspects fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. Officers canvased the area but were unable to locate a crime scene or evidence of a shooting. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

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