MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 800 BLOCK OF ALAMITOS AVENUE

UPDATE 11/16/2024

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Oct. 22, 2024, murder of Kendell Williams, a 36-year-old person experiencing homelessness.

Through their investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as Al Gene Fisher, a 55-year-old resident of Hemet. On Nov.15, 2024, Special Investigation Division detectives arrested Fisher, in the city of Long Beach, for the murder of Williams. Fisher was found to be in possession of a firearm at the time of his arrest. He has been booked for murder, ex-felon in possession of a firearm. Bail was set at $2,000,000.

The motive is under investigation, but detectives believe that the victim and Fisher were acquaintances who were involved in a dispute.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard or Jesus Espinoza at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Originally Published 10/23/2024

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on Oct. 22, 2024, in the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue.

At approximately 7:11 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue regarding a hit shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with a gunshot wound(s) to his upper body.

Officers rendered medical aid and attempted life saving measures until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel, who determined the victim deceased at the scene.

The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. The motive for the shooting and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.

The victim has been identified as Kendell Williams, a 36-year-old male who was experiencing homelessness.

Detectives believe there were additional witnesses in the area and are encouraging them to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Jesus Espinoza or Michael Hubbard (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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