Long Beach was startled by an evening and night of disquiet as authorities responded to multiple reports of gunfire in distinct locations on October 21, as disclosed by the Long Beach Police Department’s recent blotter summary.
The first incident unfolded on Chesnut Avenue, where officers were prompted to arrive urgently at the 2200 block, at approximately 8:25 p.m. following reports of shots being fired. Police were able to swiftly ascertain that a shooting had indeed occurred, unearthing evidence to confirm such reports. The perpetrator, or perpetrators, managed to quickly evade the scene before law enforcement could seize them. As of now, motives continue to be as elusive as the suspects themselves, with investigations persisting, as noted on the Long Beach Police Department website.
Moments later, a second incident was reported at the 1900 block of Santa Fe Avenue at approximately 8:28 p.m. Authorities reached the scene to uncover that shots had been discharged toward a group of individuals inside a business. The suspect did not prove elusive in this instance; Cesar Dominguez Santos, 27, was apprehended by officers nearby. Santos now faces charges including attempted murder, carrying a loaded firearm in public, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, with bail set at a notable $1,000,000. A firearm was recovered by officers, while they ensure that their investigation into the matter remains vigorous…