The Long Beach community breathed a collective sigh of relief this morning after 21-year-old Karsen M. Lawhorn who had been reported as an at-risk missing person, was found safe and unharmed. Lawhorn, who is described as cognitively impaired, had last been seen on the evening of July 22, 2024, adding urgency to the search efforts.
Details from the Long Beach Police Department's original press release reveal that Lawhorn disappeared from his Grand Avenue residence, prompting authorities to ask for public assistance. According to the police, Lawhorn had left his home at around 9:49 P.M., without any clear destination in mind, and importantly, was on foot. Karsen M. Lawhorn is a young Black man, standing at a towering 6 feet 4 inches, and weighing approximately 170 pounds with brown eyes, and black hair, clearly someone who might stand out in a crowd, which may have aided in his swift recovery.
This morning's update, posted at 7:22 A.M., confirmed that Lawhorn had been located. The Long Beach Police Department provided no additional details on the circumstances of his discovery but ensured the public that he was indeed safe. The prompt dissemination of Lawhorn's description and need for assistance reflects the community and the Long Beach Police Department's dedication to swift action in potential crises.
