Police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died of her wounds days after the violence.
The Long Beach Police Department said officers responded to a report of a shooting Tuesday evening near the intersection of Lewis Avenue and 11Responding officers immediately tended to the teen’s wound before she was taken to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the girl died of her injuries on Saturday, according to police.
Due to the nature of the girl’s injury, homicide detectives picked up the case. A preliminary investigation found the victim was walking in the area when she was approached by the gunman and shot. Details on what led up to the shooting were not immediately clear.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. A description of the gunman was not immediately available. The Long Beach Police Department has not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Chasen Contreras at 570-7244. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arizona Wildcats take on Long Beach State Beach in first round of NCAA TournamentThe No. 9 Arizona Wildcats and Long Beach State Beach play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season. Arizona is 16-6 against the Pac-12, and Long Beach State is 13-10 against the Big West.
Read more »
Arizona Wildcats take on Long Beach State Beach in first round of NCAA TournamentThe No. 9 Arizona Wildcats and Long Beach State Beach square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Arizona is 16-6 against the Pac-12, and Long Beach State is 13-10 against the Big West.
Read more »
San Diego police investigate robbery, shooting at Beach Wave Smoke Shop in Pacific BeachSan Diego police are investigating a reported robbery and shooting at a popular burger spot in Pacific Beach on Sunday night.
Read more »
Long Beach police respond to large gathering of teens, fight and shooting near The PikePolice in Long Beach responded to a shooting roughly an hour after officers conducted extra patrol near The Pike Outlets due to reports of more than 100…
Read more »
Deputies shoot, kill allegedly armed man after wild muscle car crash in Long BeachDeputies shot and killed an allegedly armed man who they say intentionally rammed the muscle car he was driving into a patrol vehicle in Long Beach.
Read more »
Long Beach State hosts UC Davis following Tsohonis' 25-point gameLong Beach State takes on the UC Davis Aggies after Marcus Tsohonis scored 25 points in Long Beach State's 76-74 loss to the UCSB Gauchos. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Beach won the last matchup 78-74. Long Beach State is 10-9 against the Big West, and UC Davis is 13-6 against conference opponents.
Read more »