MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2600 BLOCK OF EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male adult that occurred on Nov. 24, 2024 in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard.

At approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to an unknown trouble call. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel. LBFD transported the victim to a local hospital.

During the investigation, officers located a second male adult victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body near a homeless encampment. Officers attempted life-saving measures until being relieved by LBFD personnel, who determined the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives are investigating the motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting. Detectives are working to identify a possible suspect(s).

The victim's identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Eric Thai and Kelsey Myers 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.