Long Beach saw a flurry of police activity in the early hours of the morning as officers responded to two separate incidents involving a stabbing and a robbery that led to the recovery of a firearm. According to a statement issued by the Long Beach Police Department, at around 12:30 a.m. on September 23, 2024, officers arrived on the scene of a reported stabbing on the 3400 block of Orange Avenue where they found a male victim with upper body wounds. Despite the severity of the incident, the victim was reportedly uncooperative with the authorities. The Long Beach Fire Department swiftly transported the victim to a local facility for medical attention, though specifics about his condition have not been disclosed. Investigations into the circumstances and potential suspects are still in progress.
Almost simultaneous to the stabbing, Long Beach officers were dispatched following a robbery report at 12:22 a.m. located in the 6500 block of Cherry Avenue. A vehicle suspected in connection with the robbery was identified, leading to a pursuit that concluded with the arrest of two male suspects. It is during the subsequent police procedures, that a firearm was discovered and seized. Details about the robbery, the suspects, and the conclusive ties to the firearm have not been made public as the investigation is still being conducted.
The authorities are urging anyone with information related to either the stabbing or the robbery to come forward as both investigations continue.
