15-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Long Beach Shooting Of Teen

LONG BEACH, CA — A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of another 15-year-old boy last week in Long Beach, police said.

The shooting happened around 12:32 p.m. May 28 near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Officers responding to reports of a shooting found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Long Beach homicide detectives identified a 15-year-old suspect during their investigation and arrested him May 29 in Lakewood, police said.

The teen was booked at the Long Beach Jail on suspicion of murder and being a minor in possession of a firearm, police said. He was later transferred to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where he was being held without bail.

Police said the motive remained under investigation.

The victim was identified as a 15-year-old boy, but his identity was withheld family notification.

Detectives planned to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact Long Beach homicide detectives at 562-570-7244 or Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.