Homicide Detectives Investigate Stabbing Death in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — On May 5, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Long Beach Police Department officers responded to reports of a male adult with a stab wound in the 200 block of West Wardlow Road at Regent Villa assisted living residence. Upon arrival, officers provided medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel took over, later pronouncing the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives are now investigating the undetermined death, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner tasked with determining the official cause of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Long Beach Police Department.