LONG BEACH – An investigation was continuing Monday into a shooting in Long Beach that fatally wounded a 16-year-old boy.
Officers were sent to the 3300 block of 67th Street about 2:40 p.m. Sunday “regarding multiple reports of a person who was shot in the street,” the Long Beach Police Department reported.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male teenage victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body,” an LBPD statement said. “Officers rendered medical aid and attempted life-saving measures until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel who determined the victim deceased at the scene.”
Information was not immediately available on the identity of the teen, who was from the city of Bell, police said.
“Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim’s adult male relative drove the victim to the area,” police said. “The victim exited the vehicle and returned a short time later followed by a group of unknown subjects. Moments later, a shooting occurred striking the victim and the relative’s vehicle. The relative then fled the area and immediately called the police.”
The teen’s relative suffered a minor injury to his upper body and was treated at the scene, according to police, who said it was unclear if the relative had been struck by gunfire or debris.
No arrests were reported, and no suspect information was available. A motive for the shooting was not known.
“Detectives believe there were additional witnesses in the area and are encouraging them to come forward,” police said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detectives Oscar Valenzuela or Leticia Gamboa at 562-570-7244. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website lacrimestoppers.org.
