In a recent report from Long Beach Police, officers were called to the scene of a shooting on the 200 block of E 25th Street early on the morning of December 12, 2024. According to the press release, by the time authorities arrived, both the suspect or suspects and the victim had already left the location. To piece together the sequence of events, officers headed to a nearby hospital where they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the lower body. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, but the victim was not providing information to aid the investigation. The police continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Separately, Long Beach officers performed a probation compliance check on Wednesday evening, in the 1600 block of E 2nd Street. Their investigation led to the discovery of an unregistered assault rifle in the possession of a male individual who was prohibited from owning firearms. The suspect was promptly taken into custody and booked into Long Beach City jail. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to remove illegal weapons from community streets.
The Long Beach Police Department has not offered further details regarding the shooting on E 25th Street, nor have they released the identity of the victim or any suspects. They affirm the investigation is active and continuing as they attempt to gather more information…