The shooting occurred just after 8:30 p.m. Friday at the 6800 block of Cerritos Ave.
Police Saturday are continuing their investigation of a Long Beach Police officer's fatal shooting of an allegedly armed suspect. Officers allege that the suspect broke into a home in Long Beach . Long Beach Police Department officers responded to a call just after 8:30 p.m. Friday at the 6800 block of Cerritos Ave. Officers said they received a report of a person with a gun inside a residence.
Officers then surrounded the house and contacted the male suspect, who authorities said they observed to be armed with a firearm.SUGGESTED:According to authorities, officers engaged in verbal de-escalation with the suspect for over an hour.SWAT teams responded and entered the home when an officer shot at the suspect, authorities said.The suspect was allegedly struck once in the upper body. Officers said the suspect was immediately given medical aid.
Ca Los Angeles County Long Beach News Crime Publicsafety Us Ca Los Angeles County
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Newport Beach homeowner shoots intruder, SWAT team respondsA Newport Beach homeowner shot one of two intruders who entered his home during a targeted home invasion Tuesday morning.
Read more »
Burglary-turned-hours-long SWAT standoff startles Westwood residentsArticles and videos about Burglary-turned-hours-long SWAT standoff startles Westwood residents on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Read more »
Long Beach police shoot and kill suspect who was allegedly brandishing gun at MacArthur ParkDeputies claim that they opened fire because the suspect was brandishing a gun at the park at around 5 p.m.
Read more »
Jacksonville Beach police chief outlines safety recommendations ahead of Beach FestThe Jacksonville Beach police chief outlined recommendations on how to keep people safe ahead of the annual Beach Fest and the official opening of the beaches.
Read more »
Chicago iconic beach bar Castaways gets new name, facelift ahead of 2024 seasonCastaways Beach Club is located at North Avenue Beach, at 1603 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Read more »
Living the beach life in Tijuana and Imperial Beach under the shadow of a sewage crisisThe two communities divided by the U.S.-Mexico border have long been connected by the same environmental crisis plaguing their shared Pacific Ocean
Read more »