Long Beach police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the city's north side, authorities said. Officers found evidence of gunfire on the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue after a 4:30 p.m. call, and two men were later treated at area hospitals — one fatally.
Police said detectives are still working to determine whether both victims are connected to the scene on Myrtle Avenue. No suspects had been identified at the time of the briefing.
What investigators have released
According to the Long Beach Police Department, responding officers discovered signs of shots fired and then learned that two men had arrived at local hospitals with gunshot wounds. One man died from his injuries; the other sustained wounds that were described as non-life-threatening.
Police are investigating a fatal weekend shooting in Long Beach.
Homicide detectives assigned to the case — Jared Asato and Ethan Shear — are asking anyone with information to come forward.
- How to report tips: call Homicide Detectives Jared Asato or Ethan Shear at 562-570-7244.
- Anonymous tips: contact LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, use the P3 Tips app, or visit the LA Crime Stoppers website.
- What to look for: suspicious activity, vehicles or people seen near the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Local context and next steps
The department did not release the victims' names, ages or additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting. Detectives have been canvassing the area and reviewing any available video and witness accounts as part of the homicide inquiry.
Residents with information can contact the detectives listed above. Police often rely on community tips to advance investigations, and authorities said anonymous reporting options remain available to encourage people to share what they know without revealing their identities.
| Incident | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & time | Saturday, ~4:30 p.m. |
| Location | 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach |
| Injuries | Two men shot; one deceased, one non-life-threatening injuries |
| Detectives | Jared Asato, Ethan Shear — 562-570-7244 |
The Long Beach Police Department has not announced arrests. Anyone with video, photos or other information related to the incident is encouraged to contact investigators to assist the ongoing inquiry.
