Stabbing suspect shot by Long Beach police officer
Police shoot stabbing suspect at Long Beach strip mall
Two men, including a stabbing victim and their alleged attacker were sent to the hospital in critical condition, after Long Beach Police shot the stabbing suspect.
LONG BEACH, Calif. - An investigation is underway after a stabbing suspect was shot by a Long Beach police officer over the weekend.
According to officials, the incident happened Sunday around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue.
Responding officers found the suspect stabbing the victim at the scene. Officials said the officers told the suspect to drop the knife, but he refused. That's when the suspect was shot.
Knife recovered at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Long Beach on March 5, 2023. / Long Beach Police Department
The suspect was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition, authorities said.
The stabbing victim was also taken to the hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
No other injuries were reported.
It's unclear at this time if the suspect and victim knew each other. The motive remains under investigation.
Investigators said a knife was recovered at the scene.
Body camera video is being reviewed as the investigation continues, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras at (562) 570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.