Injured Officer Shot By Fellow Officer During Gun Battle with Suspect

Long Beach police today announced they found a round in a wall directly behind the injured officer that came from the gun of a suspect in an officer-involved shooting at a North Long Beach apartment complex.

The detectives also revealed that the bullet recovered from the injured officer came from the weapon of another officer who was returning fire at the suspect

While ballistic evidence is still being investigated, Long Beach police believe the evidence will show the suspect fired at more than one officer at the scene.

Long Beach police detectives plan to present a case with two charges of attempted murder of a police officer to the District Attorney’s Office for consideration of filing on Wednesday.

The Long Beach police officer involved in an exchange of gunfire with the suspect underwent surgery Monday and was expected to recover.

The officer-involved shooting in the 3000 block of Artesia Boulevard occurred at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, said Long Beach police Officer Claudia Lopez.

“As officers entered the complex, the suspect started shooting at the officers,” Lopez said. “An officer-involved shooting occurred.”

The officer and the suspect were taken to a hospital for treatment, and both were said to be in stable condition, police said.

The suspect was identified as Eric Arroyo, 31, of Long Beach. He was booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer.

City News Service