Long Beach saw another incident of gun violence late last night when a man was injured in a shooting on the 100 block of West Bort Street. According to the official LBPD news release, the victim, a male adult, walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper body at approximately 12:55 a.m. Police responded to the hospital and confirmed that the injury was non-life-threatening.
While details are sparse, law enforcement’s initial findings suggest that the shooting took place at the aforementioned location. Unfortunately, the victim was unable to shed light on the specific circumstances that led up to the incident. The Long Beach Police Department has found evidence at the scene that confirms the shooting took place, but the search for a suspect and the determination of a motive remain ongoing.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting as of now. Residents and businesses might have noticed an increased police presence in the area as officers canvassed the neighborhood and looked for surveillance footage or witnesses that could contribute to the investigation. The Long Beach Police Department has not released any suspect information to the public at this time…