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Police investigate shooting of 2 minors, one fatal

Long Beach Local News Weekly 2/25/17

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Weekly News Update 2/25/17

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Checkpoint Friday Night by LBPD in Long Beach. To

Checkpoint Friday Night by LBPD in Long Beach.

Tonight Long Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 6:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. in the West Division.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Lt. Jose Flores said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The Long Beach Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The UPS Store Bixby Knolls has a lot more than shi

The UPS Store Bixby Knolls has a lot more than shipping @theupsstore4466 @ups

Police investigate shooting of 2 minors, one fatal

Police investigate shooting of 2 minors, one fatal.

On Tuesday, at 11:32 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue regarding a hit shooting, which resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and injuries to a 14-year-old girl.

Upon arrival, officers contacted three victims, a 12-year-old male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body, a 14-year-old female victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body, and an uninjured 13-year-old female victim. Both victims were transported to local hospitals by Long Beach Fire Department personnel. The 12-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The 14-year-old girl was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were walking on the sidewalk when they were approached by the suspect vehicle, containing at least two male suspects. An unknown number of suspects shot at the victims.

“The shooting that took place last night is devastating. A young boy’s life has been cut short due to an intolerable act of gun violence”, said Chief Wally Hebeish. “While we mourn this loss as a community, our officers will not stop working to locate and arrest those responsible for this tragedy.”

The decedent has been identified as 12-year-old Eric Gregory Brown III of Long Beach.

We urge anyone with information 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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@broadwayvideolbc is having a fundraiser tonight 5

@broadwayvideolbc is having a fundraiser tonight 5pm-7pm at @thefirkin help save the last video store.

GRAIL PATHFINDER: A Multi-Cancer Early Detection S

GRAIL PATHFINDER: A Multi-Cancer Early Detection Study at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

Find specialty toys and gifts at @pixietoyslb #lon

Find specialty toys and gifts at @pixietoyslb #longbeach #businessspotlight

Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team bring fu

Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team bring fun events to Long Beach. @rudd.justin @communityactionteam #longbeach #longbeachlocalnews

Filming in Long Beach, a new series called “On C

Filming in Long Beach, a new series called “On Call” produced by Law and Order Dick Wolf. The show follows a pair of LBPD police officers on patrol as they respond to radio calls, arriving on the scene to resolve incidents. #longbeach #hollywoodinlongbeach

Vehicle crashes into @broadwayhairstudio_ on Wardl

Vehicle crashes into @broadwayhairstudio_ on Wardlow and Orange just before 1:00am Sunday. LBPD and Fire responded to reports of a sub inside an structure. No reports of any injuries, no word on the driver yet. We will have more info when LBPD has it available.

The Colorado Lagoon is an 18-acre saltwater tidal

The Colorado Lagoon is an 18-acre saltwater tidal lagoon in southeast Long Beach and wildlife is thriving. The @portoflongbeach is proud to help fund the $32 million project to create an open channel between the Colorado Lagoon and Marine Stadium. #longbeach

@salsgumboshack bringing the bayou to you. #long

@salsgumboshack bringing the bayou to you.

#longbeach #belocal #longbeachlocalnews

Sewage Spill Close Beaches in Long Beach. Long B

Sewage Spill Close Beaches in Long Beach.

Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach temporarily closed for water contact due to a sewage spill. State law requires temporary closure and posting at beaches in these situations, out of an abundance of caution, until the water quality meets State requirements.

According to a report received today from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, approximately 250,000 gallons of sewage was spilled in nearby Downey. The spill report indicated that this was a result of sewer main line overflow caused by a blockage.

Water from the Los Angeles River connects to the Pacific Ocean in Long Beach, which means pollution anywhere upriver can affect the coastal waters of the City. Long Beach has approximately seven miles of public beach. The City of Long Beach Health Department’s Recreational Water Quality health inspection team is monitoring water quality along the affected beach sites. Water monitoring will continue until results comply with State water quality standards.

People can call the Water Hotline at (562) 570-4199 or visit longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality for the latest status on Long Beach recreational beach water quality.
To protect the safety of the public, water samples are collected and tested routinely to monitor bacterial levels. For their safety, the community is encouraged to pay close attention to any warning signs posted at the beach.

Local Business Spotlight visit with @tuttlecameras

Local Business Spotlight visit with @tuttlecameras in Long Beach #belocal #localbusiness #longbeach #longbeachlocalnews #tuttlecameras

Shooting Suspect Shot by Police near Grand Prix of

Shooting Suspect Shot by Police near Grand Prix of Long Beach.

On Sunday just as thousands of people were leaving the Grand Prix of Long Beach, a call of gunshots was reported. A Long Beach police officer on patrol heard shots when he located a suspect matching the suspect description, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.

At approximately 4:44 p.m., as officers were responding to reports of a shooting at 3rd Street and Elm Avenue, Police Dispatch aired a description of the suspect. An officer on patrol near Ocean Boulevard and Elm Avenue heard shots and located a male matching the suspect description. The officer attempted to contact the suspect at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred.

The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect fired shots at the officer.

The suspect sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of the Long Beach Fire Department, who transported the suspect to a local hospital.

A firearm was recovered. No officers were injured.

The officer was equipped with a body-worn camera (BWC), however, the BWC was not activated until after the officer-involved shooting occurred. LBPD is in the process of reviewing the footage and will make that available to the public as soon as possible.

LB Police shoot at suspect with gun near Long Beac

LB Police shoot at suspect with gun near Long Beach Grand Prix on Elm and 1st

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UPDATE: Man stabbed to death on Long Beach train

UPDATE: Man stabbed to death on Long Beach train

Long Beach police officers arrived and located a male adult victim on board the Los Angeles Metro Rail suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene and removed the victim from the Metro Rail to render medical aid, before transporting the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined that the victim boarded the Metro Rail outside the City of Long Beach. Sometime after the Metro Rail entered Long Beach, three unknown male suspects boarded, immediately approached the victim, and began physically assaulting him. During the assault, one of the suspects produced a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times which ultimately resulted in the victim’s death. When the Metro Rail came to a stop at the Metro station near 1st Street and Pine Avenue, the suspects exited and fled the scene on foot prior to officer’s arrival.

At this time, the victim is only being described as a male adult in his approximate 20s. His identification and notification to the next of kin will be conducted by The Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.

The investigation to determine the motive for the stabbing remains under investigation, however, the incident does not appear to be random.

Detectives are currently looking for additional witnesses to the incident and for any existing cell phone video evidence showing the suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras 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 visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org

Man Stabbed to Death on Long Beach Train. Long Be

Man Stabbed to Death on Long Beach Train.

Long Beach Police is searching for a suspect after a man was found stabbed to death on the metro blue line train in Long Beach Wednesday.

The stabbing was reported on the 100 block of East 1st Street around 3:38 p.m.

When authorities arrived, they found an adult male victim “suffering from apparent stab wounds to the body.”

A male suspect fled the scene before police arrived, police said.

The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries, officials confirm.

No suspect description was available and the victim’s identity has not been released. It’s unclear what initially prompted the deadly stabbing.

The deadly incident remains under investigation. The downtown train station was closed for several hours during the investigation. #longbeach

Give the earth a helping hand in Long Beach. How

Give the earth a helping hand in Long Beach.

How can one help the community? Well, there are many ways to help the local community. For instance, shopping at your local Farmers Market helps small farmers and businesses to sell their products and in return Farmers Markets help by promoting sustainability (they use practices consistent with organic standards).
Farmers markets can also help increase fruit and vegetable consumption in our community by educating their shoppers. Farmers Market are beneficial as they help protect the natural environment, communities, public health, and animal welfare. Thinking of preparing a salad for lunch? Or want to help a small business?
Grab your reusable tote bag and stop by Bixby Knolls Farmers Market this
Thursday from 3-7pm. Located on Atlantic Ave and E 46th St. Cannot make it on Thursday? Then check out the Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market located on the Promenade this Friday.
Another way one can help is by participating in beach clean-ups. Beach clean ups are important to preserve our natural environments, protect marine life, and create a safer environment (by not having pieces of glass or sharp objects that can hide under the sand). You can help keep Long Beach coastline clean this Saturday, at the Earth Day Coastal Cleanup April 15 from 10am to noon. Volunteers that are interested can meet on the sand East of Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier.
Perhaps you are curious about how you can live a sustainable lifestyle. Well Puente Latino Association will be hosting an event: Mi Tierra on Saturday April 15, 2023, from 10am to 2pm at Deforest Park. The Mi Tierra event is an interactive event to heal the earth, body, and mind, with activities for the entire family, and educational workshops that teach us how to live in harmony with nature. You will hear from experts about how small changes can have big benefits and make a difference to our earth. #longbeach #earthday #longbeachlocalnews

Man killed in hit-and-run collision, suspect arres

Man killed in hit-and-run collision, suspect arrested.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run collision Friday, at 3:13 p.m. The Long Beach police officer were flagged down near the area of 45th Street and Atlantic Avenue regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run collision Friday, at 3:13 p.m. The Long Beach police officer were flagged down near the area of 45th Street and Atlantic Avenue regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on 45th Street, east of Atlantic Avenue, at a high rate of speed when the driver stuck the victim who was standing next to his parked vehicle. The Ford pinned the pedestrian between the two vehicles before continuing eastbound and striking another parked vehicle. The driver subsequently fled the scene and made no attempt to check the victim’s well-being.

A short time later, officers located the suspect and his vehicle near the area of 56th Street and Rose Avenue and took him into custody. At this time, the suspect was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision, and speed is also believed to be a factor in the collision.

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Jose Trujillo of Long Beach who was arrested for one count of murder, one count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, and one count of hit and run resulting in death or injury. Bail was set at $2,000,000.

The pedestrian’s identification is being withheld pending notification to next of kin which will be conducted by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Detective Kelsey Myers of the Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail at (562)570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 TIPS” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org

1 Killed, 8 Injured, Including Infant, after Polic

1 Killed, 8 Injured, Including Infant, after Police Chase Ends in Long Beach.

A police pursuit ends when the suspect crashed into multiple vehicles. The incident, killing at least 1 and injuring 8 people just after 8:00pm Tuesday. According to police, there was an infant inside the suspect’s vehicle during the pursuit that ended near 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway.

Seal Beach police initiated the chase and was the agency in pursuit at the time of the collision, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

According to Seal Beach police, it all started around 8 p.m. when officers attempted to pull over a female driver for a traffic violation near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth Street.

“After contacting the female driver of the vehicle, the officer returned to his vehicle and noticed that the female driver switched seats with her male passenger,” Clasby said.

The man took off and led a high-speed chase that included him driving on the wrong side of the road. After triggering the crash at 2nd Street and PCH, the man got out and tried to run off, but the SBPD officer used a Taser to subdue and arrest him.

Following the crash, the suspect, later identified as 39-year-old Chaz Lamar Long of Antioch

Multiple victims had to be extricated from vehicles after the crash using the Jaws of Life, Long Beach Fire officials said.

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