Man Shot, Killed In Alleyway Near Downtown Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — A man was shot multiple times and killed in an alleyway near Downtown Long Beach on Thursday, the Long Beach Police Department said.

Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue after receiving reports of multiple gunshots heard in the area and a person down in the alleyway. Officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds in his upper body and rendered aid.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene according to the Long Beach Fire Department.

Upon investigation, detectives determined that an unknown male suspect approached the victim in the alley and proceeded to fire at him, resulting in his death. the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have insight is urged to call LBPD Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard and Jesus Espinoza at 562-570-7244. Anonymous reports can be made by calling 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.