Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA – March 17, 2025 — Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Long Beach early Monday morning.

According to authorities, officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at approximately 3:49 a.m. in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a male adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Officers provided medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and are working to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting. No suspect information has been released at this time.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.