Woman Shot, Killed By Boyfriend In Long Beach, Police Say

LONG BEACH, CA — A woman was shot and killed in her car outside of her workplace by her boyfriend, who turned himself in to Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

Police found the woman bleeding next to a vehicle in the 700 block of East Wardlow Road at 7:50 a.m. on Monday. The woman, Adriana Silva, a 36-year-old resident of Paramount, died at the scene, officials said.

"Through their investigation, detectives determined the victim was involved in a dating relationship with the suspect," according to the Long Beach Police Department. "The victim and the suspect were recently experiencing problems in their relationship."

The suspect is Silva's boyfriend Luis Vidal, 47 from Paramount, who turned himself in after he fled the scene, LBPD said in a statement.

Detectives investigated the incident and found that Silva arrived at her workplace in the morning and Vidal allegedly confronted her in her parked car. According to LPBD, Vidal then shot Silva inside the car before driving to Paramount.

Vidal was arrested on suspicion of murder and his bail was set at $2 million.

Both Silva's vehicle and the one Vidal drove were impounded for evidence. Detectives said the motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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