A man was shot to death Saturday morning in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach, authorities said.
Officers dispatched to a shooting call at about 1:40 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue located a man dead at the scene, said Allison Gallagher, spokeswoman for the Long Beach Police Department.
“The preliminary investigation indicates a group of subjects got into an altercation, related to an incident that started at a local bar earlier in the evening,” according to a police statement. “During the altercation, which occurred outside in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue, a male adult suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim.”
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
“Homicide detectives responded to the scene,” Gallagher said. “The LBPD will have an increased police presence in the area through the weekend to engage with businesses and residents.”
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the LBPD at 562-570-7244. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppersla.org.