LBPD Blotter Nov. 19, 2024 Officer Involved Shooting

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Officer-Involved Shooting - 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue - On Nov. 19. 2024 at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of 52nd Street and Atlantic Avenue regarding a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult suspect matching the description of the subject described in the initial call. Officers attempted to de-escalate and called additional resources including a hostage negotiator and a Mental Evaluation Team, but the suspect remained uncooperative. SWAT resources were deployed. After approximately two and half hours of de-escalation attempts, the suspect and officers both discharged their firearms, resulting in an officer involved shooting. An officer sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The suspect sustained gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid to the suspect, until they were relieved by the Long Beach Fire Department, who were already on scene. LBFD personnel determined the suspect to be deceased at the scene. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. A firearm was recovered on the scene. The investigation is ongoing.