Two Shootings, Two Stabbings Reported in Long Beach Within 24 Hours

Long Beach police are investigating a series of violent incidents, including two stabbings and two no-hit shootings, that occurred between Friday evening and early Saturday morning across the city.

On Aug. 29, 2025, at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers responded to the 5800 block of Gundry Avenue regarding a shooting. Investigators said a male adult suspect fired a single round at a male adult victim after a verbal altercation. No one was injured, but a vehicle was struck by gunfire. The suspect fled, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Just over two hours later, at 8:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Walnut Avenue for a reported stabbing. Officers found a male adult victim with a non-life-threatening stab wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported him to a local hospital.

Minutes later, at 8:17 p.m., another stabbing was reported in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police said a male adult victim suffered multiple non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body. He was also transported to a hospital for treatment. Both stabbing cases remain under investigation.

In a separate incident, on Aug. 30, 2025, at approximately 3:39 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue after reports of gunfire. Evidence indicated that a female adult suspect fired shots in the direction of a group of men who ran from the scene. No victims were found, and no injuries were reported.

Police have not announced any arrests in connection to the shootings or stabbings.

The back-to-back incidents raise concerns for many Long Beach residents about public safety. With shootings and stabbings reported within hours of each other.

Police urge anyone with information on any of these incidents to contact Long Beach detectives.