Long Beach Police Officer-Involved Shooting That Left One Dead

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue.

Officers were dispatched to the area around 3:15 p.m. following reports of a man armed with a gun. Upon arriving at the scene, police located a male suspect matching the description provided in the initial 911 call.

Authorities attempted to de-escalate the situation, enlisting the assistance of a hostage negotiator and a Mental Evaluation Team. Despite these efforts and the arrival of SWAT personnel, the suspect remained uncooperative during the two-and-a-half-hour standoff.

According to LBPD, the situation escalated when the suspect produced a firearm. In response, the suspect and four officers exchanged gunfire.

During the incident, one officer sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. He was transported to a local hospital, treated, and later released. The suspect, who was struck by gunfire, received immediate medical attention from officers on the scene before Long Beach Fire Department personnel took over. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators recovered a firearm at the location. The suspect’s identity has not been released, pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

LBPD stated that the officers involved were wearing body-worn cameras, and the department is currently reviewing the footage. The video will be released to the public in the coming days.

As standard protocol, the LBPD will conduct a multi-level review of the incident. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will also launch an independent investigation, which is required for all officer-involved shootings resulting in injury or death.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Kelsey Myers or Ethan Shear at (562) 570-7244. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA followed by the information to 274637 (CRIMES), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.