Man shot and killed after argument in Long Beach

On Tuesday morning at 7:00 am, LBPD officers responded to the area of 10th and Cherry regarding reports of shots fired. When officers arrivedthey located a male adult victim who had been struck by gunfire.

The Long Beach Fire Department determined the male adult victim deceased at the scene. Witnesses stated that the victim was involved in an argument with a male adult suspect when the suspect brandished a firearm and shot the victim. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding the incident is asked to contact Gang Investigation Section at (562) 570-7370. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org