LBPD Blotter - Dec. 14, 2024

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department posts preliminary information about incidents that occurred the previous evening, including shootings and stabbings, as well as any other LBPD updates to the Department's homepage and on the "News" tab of the Department's website. This page will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here's a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Traffic Fataility - East Greenleaf Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard - Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 13, 2024 which resulted in the death of a female adult pedestrian. A news release detailing the incident is forthcoming.
• No-Hit Shooting - 2700 Block of Orange Avenue - On Dec. 14, 2024 at approximately 12:56 a.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Orange Avenue regarding a shots call that was later determined to be a negligent discharge report. Upon arrival, officers located evidence, indicating a shooting had occurred. The suspects(s) fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. No injuries were reported. Suspect information and the motive for the shooting are under investigation.

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.