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Shooting Kills 18-Year-Old Long Beach Resident
A shooting killed Miguel Alvarez. The other victim was in stable condition, a motive unknown.

A shooting occurred on the 200 block of East Pleasant Street Saturday at 11:19 p.m. At the scene, the police found two victims who suffered from gunshot wounds to the upper torso.
One of the victims, 18-year-old resident of Long Beach, Miguel Alvarez, was fatally wounded after being rushed to the hospital. The other victim whose name is being withheld is now in stable condition.
The police learned that both victims were standing in front of a residence when they were shot at multiple times.
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The police investigation has not be able to identify any suspects, nor a motive for the violence.
Anyone who may have information regarding this crime is urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes or Pete Lackovic at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.