Long Beach Police Department

08/06/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/06/2024 12:34

LBPD Blotter - Aug. 6, 2024

Release Date: 2024-08-06

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.

Here's a recap of incidents occurring last night:

  • No-Hit Shooting - 1400 block of Locust Avenue: On Aug. 5, 2024, at approximately 10:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Locust Avenue regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred. The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived. Suspect information and the motive for the shooting are under investigation. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

  • Hit Shooting - 14th Street and Daisy Avenue: On Aug. 6, 2024 at approximately 12:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 14th Street and Daisy Avenue regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male adult victim who was in his vehicle when he was struck. He had a superficial wound to the upper body and did not require medical attention. Officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred. The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived. Suspect information and the motive for the shooting are under investigation. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Great work officers! Yesterday officers safely took three guns off the streets.

  • On Aug. 5, 2024 at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Lakewood Boulevard. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm. The suspect was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

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  • On Aug. 5, 2024 at approximately 7:39 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Anaheim Street and Pine Avenue. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm. The suspect was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

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  • On Aug. 5, 2024 at approximately 8:33 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Cherry Avenue regarding a domestic violence call. Through their investigation, officers recovered a firearm. The suspect was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

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