*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 600 BLOCK OF EAST SOUTH STREET

UPDATE 10/29/2024

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Aug. 18, 2024 murder of Ali Phannix, a 43-year-old person experiencing homelessness.

Through their investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as Hector Perez, a 32-year-old resident of Lynwood. On Oct. 28, 2024, detectives obtained a warrant for Perez's arrest. Perez was already in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody on unrelated charges. He has been rebooked for murder and his bail was set at $2,050,000.

Detectives are actively investigating the motive but believe both Phannix and Perez were acquaintances.

The Long Beach Police Department would like to thank the community members who provided leads that assisted in the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard or Jesus Espinoza 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.
Originally Published 8/19/2024

Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man which occurred on August 18, 2024 in the 600 block of East South Street.

On August 18, 2024 at approximately 6:58 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of East South Street, to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a person who was unresponsive and not breathing.

Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with gunshot wounds to his upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel determined the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene. The motive for the shooting and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.

The victim has been identified as Ali Jabbaar Phannix, a 43-year-old male who is experiencing homelessness.

Detectives believe there were witnesses in the area and are encouraging them to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard or Jesus Espinoza 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.

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